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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.37, 3,398.22 and 1,623.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.37, 3,398.22 and 1,623.99 is: 2,239.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.37 : 3,398.22 = 1,623.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.37/3,398.22 = 1,623.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.37x = 3,398.22 × 1,623.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.37x = 5,518,675.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,518,675.30/2,464.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.39

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