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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.52, 3,054.04 and 1,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.52, 3,054.04 and 1,623 is: 2,239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.52 : 3,054.04 = 1,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.52/3,054.04 = 1,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.52x = 3,054.04 × 1,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.52x = 4,956,706.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,956,706.92/2,213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.29

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