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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.24, 3,868.74 and 1,623.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.24, 3,868.74 and 1,623.88 is: 2,241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.24 : 3,868.74 = 1,623.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.24/3,868.74 = 1,623.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.24x = 3,868.74 × 1,623.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.24x = 6,282,369.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,282,369.51/2,803.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.11

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