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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.36, 4,069.92 and 1,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.36, 4,069.92 and 1,623 is: 2,239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.36 : 4,069.92 = 1,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.36/4,069.92 = 1,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.36x = 4,069.92 × 1,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.36x = 6,605,480.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,605,480.16/2,949.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.63

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