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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.27, 4,070.01 and 1,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.27, 4,070.01 and 1,623 is: 2,239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.27 : 4,070.01 = 1,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.27/4,070.01 = 1,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.27x = 4,070.01 × 1,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.27x = 6,605,626.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,605,626.23/2,949.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.75

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