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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.21, 3,459.47 and 1,623.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.21, 3,459.47 and 1,623.33 is: 2,238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.21 : 3,459.47 = 1,623.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.21/3,459.47 = 1,623.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.21x = 3,459.47 × 1,623.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.21x = 5,615,853.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,615,853.32/2,508.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.99

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