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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.31, 4,094.88 and 1,623.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.31, 4,094.88 and 1,623.01 is: 2,239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.31 : 4,094.88 = 1,623.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.31/4,094.88 = 1,623.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.31x = 4,094.88 × 1,623.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.31x = 6,646,031.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,646,031.19/2,967.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.75

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