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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.12, 3,015.96 and 1,623.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.12, 3,015.96 and 1,623.72 is: 2,436.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.12 : 3,015.96 = 1,623.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.12/3,015.96 = 1,623.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.12x = 3,015.96 × 1,623.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.12x = 4,897,074.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,897,074.57/2,010.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.21

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