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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.72, 4,899.90 and 1,622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.72, 4,899.90 and 1,622.20 is: 2,433.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.72 : 4,899.90 = 1,622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.72/4,899.90 = 1,622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.72x = 4,899.90 × 1,622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.72x = 7,948,617.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,948,617.78/3,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.96

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