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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.25, 3,954.11 and 1,623.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.25, 3,954.11 and 1,623.25 is: 2,240.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.25 : 3,954.11 = 1,623.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.25/3,954.11 = 1,623.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.25x = 3,954.11 × 1,623.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.25x = 6,418,500.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,418,500.94/2,865.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.12

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