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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.56, 2,446.55 and 1,341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.56, 2,446.55 and 1,341.32 is: 2,021.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.56 : 2,446.55 = 1,341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.56/2,446.55 = 1,341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.56x = 2,446.55 × 1,341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.56x = 3,281,606.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,606.45/1,623.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.24

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