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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.76, 3,866.96 and 1,623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.76, 3,866.96 and 1,623.80 is: 2,240.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.76 : 3,866.96 = 1,623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.76/3,866.96 = 1,623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.76x = 3,866.96 × 1,623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.76x = 6,279,169.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,279,169.65/2,802.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.35

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