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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.56, 3,952.98 and 1,622.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.56, 3,952.98 and 1,622.56 is: 2,239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.56 : 3,952.98 = 1,622.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.56/3,952.98 = 1,622.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.56x = 3,952.98 × 1,622.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.56x = 6,413,947.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,413,947.23/2,864.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.07

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