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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.02, 3,609.12 and 2,248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.02, 3,609.12 and 2,248.64 is: 3,095.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.02 : 3,609.12 = 2,248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.02/3,609.12 = 2,248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.02x = 3,609.12 × 2,248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.02x = 8,115,611.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,115,611.60/2,622.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.18

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