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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.18, 3,865.56 and 1,622.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.18, 3,865.56 and 1,622.18 is: 2,238.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.18 : 3,865.56 = 1,622.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.18/3,865.56 = 1,622.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.18x = 3,865.56 × 1,622.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.18x = 6,270,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,270,634.12/2,801.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.57

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