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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.47, 2,920.76 and 1,623.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.47, 2,920.76 and 1,623.18 is: 2,242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.47 : 2,920.76 = 1,623.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.47/2,920.76 = 1,623.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.47x = 2,920.76 × 1,623.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.47x = 4,740,919.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740,919.22/2,114.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.13

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