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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.52, 3,899.36 and 1,622.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.52, 3,899.36 and 1,622.32 is: 2,437.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.52 : 3,899.36 = 1,622.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.52/3,899.36 = 1,622.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.52x = 3,899.36 × 1,622.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.52x = 6,326,009.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,326,009.72/2,595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.28

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