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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.07, 3,867.95 and 1,623.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.07, 3,867.95 and 1,623.92 is: 2,240.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.07 : 3,867.95 = 1,623.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.07/3,867.95 = 1,623.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.07x = 3,867.95 × 1,623.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.07x = 6,281,233.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,281,233.24/2,803.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.84

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