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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.24, 3,867.72 and 1,623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.24, 3,867.72 and 1,623.60 is: 2,240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.24 : 3,867.72 = 1,623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.24/3,867.72 = 1,623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.24x = 3,867.72 × 1,623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.24x = 6,279,630.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,279,630.19/2,803.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.13

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