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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.67, 3,324.36 and 1,623.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.67, 3,324.36 and 1,623.97 is: 2,240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.67 : 3,324.36 = 1,623.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.67/3,324.36 = 1,623.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.67x = 3,324.36 × 1,623.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.67x = 5,398,660.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,398,660.91/2,409.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.42

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