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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.32, 3,619.44 and 1,503.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.32, 3,619.44 and 1,503.90 is: 2,074.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.32 : 3,619.44 = 1,503.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.32/3,619.44 = 1,503.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.32x = 3,619.44 × 1,503.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.32x = 5,443,275.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,275.82/2,623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.96

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