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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.69, 3,619.37 and 1,503.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.69, 3,619.37 and 1,503.73 is: 2,075.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.69 : 3,619.37 = 1,503.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.69/3,619.37 = 1,503.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.69x = 3,619.37 × 1,503.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.69x = 5,442,555.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,442,555.25/2,622.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.18

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