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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.24, 3,933.12 and 1,082.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.24, 3,933.12 and 1,082.88 is: 1,624.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.24 : 3,933.12 = 1,082.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.24/3,933.12 = 1,082.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.24x = 3,933.12 × 1,082.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.24x = 4,259,096.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,096.99/2,622.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.22

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