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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.97, 3,398.04 and 1,623.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.97, 3,398.04 and 1,623.42 is: 2,239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.97 : 3,398.04 = 1,623.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.97/3,398.04 = 1,623.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.97x = 3,398.04 × 1,623.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.97x = 5,516,446.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,516,446.10/2,462.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.75

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