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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.62, 3,666.76 and 1,621.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.62, 3,666.76 and 1,621.74 is: 2,433.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.62 : 3,666.76 = 1,621.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.62/3,666.76 = 1,621.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.62x = 3,666.76 × 1,621.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.62x = 5,946,531.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,946,531.36/2,443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.49

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