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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.76, 4,070.67 and 1,623.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.76, 4,070.67 and 1,623.44 is: 2,240.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.76 : 4,070.67 = 1,623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.76/4,070.67 = 1,623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.76x = 4,070.67 × 1,623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.76x = 6,608,488.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,608,488.50/2,949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.35

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