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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.92, 2,754.80 and 1,623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.92, 2,754.80 and 1,623.76 is: 2,238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.92 : 2,754.80 = 1,623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.92/2,754.80 = 1,623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.92x = 2,754.80 × 1,623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.92x = 4,473,134.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473,134.05/1,997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.90

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