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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.18, 3,866.94 and 1,623.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.18, 3,866.94 and 1,623.18 is: 2,239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.18 : 3,866.94 = 1,623.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.18/3,866.94 = 1,623.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.18x = 3,866.94 × 1,623.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.18x = 6,276,739.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,276,739.67/2,802.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.95

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