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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.30, 3,083.55 and 1,623.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.30, 3,083.55 and 1,623.70 is: 2,431.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.30 : 3,083.55 = 1,623.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.30/3,083.55 = 1,623.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.30x = 3,083.55 × 1,623.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.30x = 5,006,760.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,006,760.14/2,059.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.29

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