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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.40, 3,623.10 and 1,773.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.40, 3,623.10 and 1,773.40 is: 2,653.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.40 : 3,623.10 = 1,773.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.40/3,623.10 = 1,773.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.40x = 3,623.10 × 1,773.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.40x = 6,425,205.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,425,205.54/2,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,653.51

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