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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.96, 3,686.58 and 1,623.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.96, 3,686.58 and 1,623.72 is: 2,241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.96 : 3,686.58 = 1,623.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.96/3,686.58 = 1,623.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.96x = 3,686.58 × 1,623.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.96x = 5,985,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,985,973.68/2,670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.13

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