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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.44, 3,827.56 and 1,623.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.44, 3,827.56 and 1,623.42 is: 2,439.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.44 : 3,827.56 = 1,623.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.44/3,827.56 = 1,623.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.44x = 3,827.56 × 1,623.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.44x = 6,213,737.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,213,737.46/2,547.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.21

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