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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.72, 3,399.11 and 1,624.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.72, 3,399.11 and 1,624.83 is: 2,241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.72 : 3,399.11 = 1,624.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.72/3,399.11 = 1,624.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.72x = 3,399.11 × 1,624.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.72x = 5,522,998.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,522,998.94/2,463.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.73

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