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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.18, 3,217.48 and 1,623.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.18, 3,217.48 and 1,623.84 is: 2,240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.18 : 3,217.48 = 1,623.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.18/3,217.48 = 1,623.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.18x = 3,217.48 × 1,623.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.18x = 5,224,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,224,672.72/2,332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.25

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