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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.63, 3,152.32 and 1,623.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.63, 3,152.32 and 1,623.24 is: 2,237.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.63 : 3,152.32 = 1,623.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.63/3,152.32 = 1,623.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.63x = 3,152.32 × 1,623.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.63x = 5,116,967.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,116,967.86/2,286.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.78

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