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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.21, 3,929.73 and 1,450.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.21, 3,929.73 and 1,450.47 is: 2,173.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.21 : 3,929.73 = 1,450.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.21/3,929.73 = 1,450.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.21x = 3,929.73 × 1,450.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.21x = 5,699,955.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,699,955.47/2,622.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.72

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