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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.46, 3,020.22 and 1,623.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.46, 3,020.22 and 1,623.45 is: 2,436.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.46 : 3,020.22 = 1,623.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.46/3,020.22 = 1,623.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.46x = 3,020.22 × 1,623.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.46x = 4,903,176.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903,176.16/2,012.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.41

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