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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.89, 3,617.55 and 1,627.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.89, 3,617.55 and 1,627.62 is: 2,244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.89 : 3,617.55 = 1,627.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.89/3,617.55 = 1,627.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.89x = 3,617.55 × 1,627.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.89x = 5,887,996.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,887,996.73/2,622.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.86

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