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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.96, 3,621.36 and 1,630.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.96, 3,621.36 and 1,630.18 is: 2,249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.96 : 3,621.36 = 1,630.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.96/3,621.36 = 1,630.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.96x = 3,621.36 × 1,630.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.96x = 5,903,468.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,903,468.64/2,623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.83

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