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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.83, 3,214.08 and 1,623.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.83, 3,214.08 and 1,623.41 is: 2,239.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.83 : 3,214.08 = 1,623.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.83/3,214.08 = 1,623.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.83x = 3,214.08 × 1,623.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.83x = 5,217,765.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,217,765.60/2,329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.55

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