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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.11, 3,679.93 and 1,623.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.11, 3,679.93 and 1,623.64 is: 2,430.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.11 : 3,679.93 = 1,623.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.11/3,679.93 = 1,623.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.11x = 3,679.93 × 1,623.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.11x = 5,974,881.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,974,881.55/2,458.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.68

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