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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.04, 3,685.62 and 1,622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.04, 3,685.62 and 1,622.08 is: 2,239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.04 : 3,685.62 = 1,622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.04/3,685.62 = 1,622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.04x = 3,685.62 × 1,622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.04x = 5,978,370.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,978,370.49/2,670.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.06

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