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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.02, 4,080.96 and 1,623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.02, 4,080.96 and 1,623.52 is: 2,438.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.02 : 4,080.96 = 1,623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.02/4,080.96 = 1,623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.02x = 4,080.96 × 1,623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.02x = 6,625,520.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,625,520.18/2,717.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.52

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