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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.49, 3,866.04 and 1,622.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.49, 3,866.04 and 1,622.54 is: 2,239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.49 : 3,866.04 = 1,622.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.49/3,866.04 = 1,622.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.49x = 3,866.04 × 1,622.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.49x = 6,272,785.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,272,785.21/2,801.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.09

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