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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.72, 3,784.06 and 1,623.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.72, 3,784.06 and 1,623.28 is: 2,240.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.72 : 3,784.06 = 1,623.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.72/3,784.06 = 1,623.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.72x = 3,784.06 × 1,623.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.72x = 6,142,575.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,142,575.40/2,741.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.41

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