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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.08, 3,524.72 and 1,622.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.08, 3,524.72 and 1,622.56 is: 2,239.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.08 : 3,524.72 = 1,622.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.08/3,524.72 = 1,622.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.08x = 3,524.72 × 1,622.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.08x = 5,719,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,719,069.68/2,554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.19

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