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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.84, 3,619.64 and 1,679.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.84, 3,619.64 and 1,679.43 is: 2,317.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.84 : 3,619.64 = 1,679.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.84/3,619.64 = 1,679.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.84x = 3,619.64 × 1,679.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.84x = 6,078,923.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,078,923.61/2,622.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.69

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