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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.40, 3,362.33 and 1,623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.40, 3,362.33 and 1,623.80 is: 2,438.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.40 : 3,362.33 = 1,623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.40/3,362.33 = 1,623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.40x = 3,362.33 × 1,623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.40x = 5,459,751.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,459,751.45/2,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.04

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