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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.65, 2,432.79 and 1,562.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.65, 2,432.79 and 1,562.92 is: 2,341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.65 : 2,432.79 = 1,562.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.65/2,432.79 = 1,562.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.65x = 2,432.79 × 1,562.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.65x = 3,802,250.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,250.06/1,623.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.80

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