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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.70, 3,867.63 and 1,622.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.70, 3,867.63 and 1,622.52 is: 2,239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.70 : 3,867.63 = 1,622.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.70/3,867.63 = 1,622.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.70x = 3,867.63 × 1,622.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.70x = 6,275,307.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,275,307.03/2,801.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.82

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