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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.98, 3,621.22 and 1,739.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.98, 3,621.22 and 1,739.98 is: 2,402.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.98 : 3,621.22 = 1,739.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.98/3,621.22 = 1,739.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.98x = 3,621.22 × 1,739.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.98x = 6,300,850.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,300,850.38/2,622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.17

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