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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.27, 3,950.53 and 2,366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.27, 3,950.53 and 2,366.23 is: 3,563.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.27 : 3,950.53 = 2,366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.27/3,950.53 = 2,366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.27x = 3,950.53 × 2,366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.27x = 9,347,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,347,862.60/2,623.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.44

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