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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.29, 3,817.39 and 1,623.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.29, 3,817.39 and 1,623.38 is: 2,425.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.29 : 3,817.39 = 1,623.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.29/3,817.39 = 1,623.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.29x = 3,817.39 × 1,623.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.29x = 6,197,074.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,197,074.58/2,555.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.19

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