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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.97, 3,167.13 and 1,623.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.97, 3,167.13 and 1,623.98 is: 2,241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.97 : 3,167.13 = 1,623.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.97/3,167.13 = 1,623.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.97x = 3,167.13 × 1,623.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.97x = 5,143,331.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,143,331.82/2,294.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.13

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