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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.67, 3,475.40 and 1,622.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.67, 3,475.40 and 1,622.89 is: 2,237.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.67 : 3,475.40 = 1,622.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.67/3,475.40 = 1,622.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.67x = 3,475.40 × 1,622.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.67x = 5,640,187.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,640,187.27/2,520.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.58

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