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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.49, 3,684.56 and 1,622.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.49, 3,684.56 and 1,622.43 is: 2,239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.49 : 3,684.56 = 1,622.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.49/3,684.56 = 1,622.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.49x = 3,684.56 × 1,622.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.49x = 5,977,932.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,977,932.57/2,669.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.35

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