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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.64, 3,785.21 and 1,623.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.64, 3,785.21 and 1,623.49 is: 2,240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.64 : 3,785.21 = 1,623.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.64/3,785.21 = 1,623.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.64x = 3,785.21 × 1,623.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.64x = 6,145,250.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,145,250.58/2,742.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.63

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