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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.62, 3,665.43 and 1,623.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.62, 3,665.43 and 1,623.50 is: 2,435.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.62 : 3,665.43 = 1,623.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.62/3,665.43 = 1,623.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.62x = 3,665.43 × 1,623.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.62x = 5,950,825.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,950,825.61/2,443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.25

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