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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.16, 3,784.62 and 1,623.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.16, 3,784.62 and 1,623.46 is: 2,240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.16 : 3,784.62 = 1,623.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.16/3,784.62 = 1,623.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.16x = 3,784.62 × 1,623.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.16x = 6,144,179.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,144,179.19/2,742.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.63

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