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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.68, 3,204.02 and 1,623.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.68, 3,204.02 and 1,623.18 is: 2,428.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.68 : 3,204.02 = 1,623.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.68/3,204.02 = 1,623.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.68x = 3,204.02 × 1,623.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.68x = 5,200,701.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,200,701.18/2,141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.33

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