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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.26, 3,999.53 and 1,622.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.26, 3,999.53 and 1,622.15 is: 2,238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.26 : 3,999.53 = 1,622.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.26/3,999.53 = 1,622.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.26x = 3,999.53 × 1,622.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.26x = 6,487,809.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,487,809.48/2,898.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.52

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