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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.91, 4,773.99 and 1,622.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.91, 4,773.99 and 1,622.06 is: 2,434.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.91 : 4,773.99 = 1,622.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.91/4,773.99 = 1,622.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.91x = 4,773.99 × 1,622.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.91x = 7,743,698.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,743,698.22/3,180.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.43

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