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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.47, 3,867.37 and 1,623.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.47, 3,867.37 and 1,623.65 is: 2,240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.47 : 3,867.37 = 1,623.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.47/3,867.37 = 1,623.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.47x = 3,867.37 × 1,623.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.47x = 6,279,227.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,279,227.85/2,802.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.61

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