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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.30, 4,069.86 and 1,622.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.30, 4,069.86 and 1,622.73 is: 2,239.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.30 : 4,069.86 = 1,622.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.30/4,069.86 = 1,622.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.30x = 4,069.86 × 1,622.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.30x = 6,604,283.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,604,283.92/2,949.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.27

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