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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.62, 4,070.46 and 1,623.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.62, 4,070.46 and 1,623.30 is: 2,240.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.62 : 4,070.46 = 1,623.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.62/4,070.46 = 1,623.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.62x = 4,070.46 × 1,623.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.62x = 6,607,577.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,607,577.72/2,949.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.15

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