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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.35, 4,070.79 and 1,622.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.35, 4,070.79 and 1,622.59 is: 2,430.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.35 : 4,070.79 = 1,622.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.35/4,070.79 = 1,622.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.35x = 4,070.79 × 1,622.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.35x = 6,605,215.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,605,215.03/2,717.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.76

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