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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.38, 3,954.22 and 1,623.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.38, 3,954.22 and 1,623.38 is: 2,240.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.38 : 3,954.22 = 1,623.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.38/3,954.22 = 1,623.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.38x = 3,954.22 × 1,623.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.38x = 6,419,177.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,419,177.83/2,865.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.26

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