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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.96, 3,867.78 and 1,623.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.96, 3,867.78 and 1,623.78 is: 2,240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.96 : 3,867.78 = 1,623.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.96/3,867.78 = 1,623.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.96x = 3,867.78 × 1,623.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.96x = 6,280,423.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,280,423.81/2,802.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.64

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