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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.91, 3,619.21 and 1,503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.91, 3,619.21 and 1,503.64 is: 2,074.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.91 : 3,619.21 = 1,503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.91/3,619.21 = 1,503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.91x = 3,619.21 × 1,503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.91x = 5,441,988.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,441,988.92/2,622.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.79

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