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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.29, 2,848.57 and 1,623.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.29, 2,848.57 and 1,623.24 is: 2,239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.29 : 2,848.57 = 1,623.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.29/2,848.57 = 1,623.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.29x = 2,848.57 × 1,623.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.29x = 4,623,908.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,623,908.71/2,064.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.96

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