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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.47, 3,931.56 and 1,453.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.47, 3,931.56 and 1,453.83 is: 2,178.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.47 : 3,931.56 = 1,453.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.47/3,931.56 = 1,453.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.47x = 3,931.56 × 1,453.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.47x = 5,715,819.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,715,819.87/2,623.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.73

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