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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.39, 3,618.83 and 1,503.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.39, 3,618.83 and 1,503.98 is: 2,075.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.39 : 3,618.83 = 1,503.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.39/3,618.83 = 1,503.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.39x = 3,618.83 × 1,503.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.39x = 5,442,647.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,442,647.94/2,622.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.46

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