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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.02, 4,069.71 and 1,622.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.02, 4,069.71 and 1,622.81 is: 2,239.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.02 : 4,069.71 = 1,622.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.02/4,069.71 = 1,622.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.02x = 4,069.71 × 1,622.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.02x = 6,604,345.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,604,345.74/2,949.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.51

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