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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.49, 3,397.29 and 1,623.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.49, 3,397.29 and 1,623.66 is: 2,240.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.49 : 3,397.29 = 1,623.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.49/3,397.29 = 1,623.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.49x = 3,397.29 × 1,623.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.49x = 5,516,043.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,516,043.88/2,462.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.03

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