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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.64, 4,080.44 and 1,623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.64, 4,080.44 and 1,623.16 is: 2,438.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.64 : 4,080.44 = 1,623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.64/4,080.44 = 1,623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.64x = 4,080.44 × 1,623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.64x = 6,623,206.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,623,206.99/2,716.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.01

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