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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.62, 4,069.20 and 1,622.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.62, 4,069.20 and 1,622.44 is: 2,239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.62 : 4,069.20 = 1,622.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.62/4,069.20 = 1,622.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.62x = 4,069.20 × 1,622.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.62x = 6,602,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,602,012.50/2,948.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.02

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