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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.77, 3,923.50 and 2,032.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.77, 3,923.50 and 2,032.07 is: 3,038.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.77 : 3,923.50 = 2,032.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.77/3,923.50 = 2,032.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.77x = 3,923.50 × 2,032.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.77x = 7,972,801.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,972,801.95/2,623.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.68

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