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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.38, 2,436.27 and 1,207.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.38, 2,436.27 and 1,207.86 is: 1,812.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.38 : 2,436.27 = 1,207.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.38/2,436.27 = 1,207.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.38x = 2,436.27 × 1,207.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.38x = 2,942,673.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,673.08/1,623.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.68

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