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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.95, 3,619.73 and 1,503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.95, 3,619.73 and 1,503.76 is: 2,075.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.95 : 3,619.73 = 1,503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.95/3,619.73 = 1,503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.95x = 3,619.73 × 1,503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.95x = 5,443,205.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,205.18/2,622.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.22

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