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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.65, 3,623.42 and 1,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.65, 3,623.42 and 1,623.20 is: 2,434.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.65 : 3,623.42 = 1,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.65/3,623.42 = 1,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.65x = 3,623.42 × 1,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.65x = 5,881,521.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,881,521.28/2,415.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.76

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