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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.96, 3,866.44 and 1,623.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.96, 3,866.44 and 1,623.10 is: 2,239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.96 : 3,866.44 = 1,623.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.96/3,866.44 = 1,623.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.96x = 3,866.44 × 1,623.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.96x = 6,275,618.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,275,618.76/2,801.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.72

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