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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.70, 2,850.63 and 1,623.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.70, 2,850.63 and 1,623.83 is: 2,239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.70 : 2,850.63 = 1,623.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.70/2,850.63 = 1,623.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.70x = 2,850.63 × 1,623.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.70x = 4,628,924.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,628,924.26/2,066.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.77

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