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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.73, 3,619.56 and 1,503.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.73, 3,619.56 and 1,503.82 is: 2,075.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.73 : 3,619.56 = 1,503.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.73/3,619.56 = 1,503.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.73x = 3,619.56 × 1,503.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.73x = 5,443,166.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,166.72/2,622.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.38

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