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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.21, 3,933.32 and 1,646.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.21, 3,933.32 and 1,646.25 is: 2,469.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.21 : 3,933.32 = 1,646.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.21/3,933.32 = 1,646.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.21x = 3,933.32 × 1,646.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.21x = 6,475,219.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,475,219.82/2,622.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.38

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