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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.55, 4,093.71 and 1,622.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.55, 4,093.71 and 1,622.13 is: 2,238.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.55 : 4,093.71 = 1,622.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.55/4,093.71 = 1,622.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.55x = 4,093.71 × 1,622.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.55x = 6,640,509.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,640,509.33/2,966.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.46

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