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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.59, 3,619.06 and 1,502.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.59, 3,619.06 and 1,502.74 is: 2,073.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.59 : 3,619.06 = 1,502.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.59/3,619.06 = 1,502.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.59x = 3,619.06 × 1,502.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.59x = 5,438,516.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,438,516.59/2,622.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.72

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