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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.76, 2,848.92 and 1,623.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.76, 2,848.92 and 1,623.88 is: 2,238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.76 : 2,848.92 = 1,623.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.76/2,848.92 = 1,623.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.76x = 2,848.92 × 1,623.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.76x = 4,626,304.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626,304.21/2,066.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.43

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