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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.22, 3,619.62 and 1,503.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.22, 3,619.62 and 1,503.95 is: 2,075.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.22 : 3,619.62 = 1,503.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.22/3,619.62 = 1,503.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.22x = 3,619.62 × 1,503.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.22x = 5,443,727.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,727.50/2,623.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.21

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