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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.01, 3,867.65 and 1,623.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.01, 3,867.65 and 1,623.85 is: 2,240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.01 : 3,867.65 = 1,623.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.01/3,867.65 = 1,623.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.01x = 3,867.65 × 1,623.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.01x = 6,280,471.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,280,471.75/2,803.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.62

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