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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.52, 3,953.12 and 1,622.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.52, 3,953.12 and 1,622.52 is: 2,239.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.52 : 3,953.12 = 1,622.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.52/3,953.12 = 1,622.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.52x = 3,953.12 × 1,622.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.52x = 6,414,016.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,414,016.26/2,864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.12

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