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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.24, 3,271.20 and 1,623.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.24, 3,271.20 and 1,623.12 is: 2,437.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.24 : 3,271.20 = 1,623.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.24/3,271.20 = 1,623.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.24x = 3,271.20 × 1,623.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.24x = 5,309,550.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,309,550.14/2,178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.54

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