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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.44, 4,517.40 and 1,623.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.44, 4,517.40 and 1,623.78 is: 2,436.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.44 : 4,517.40 = 1,623.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.44/4,517.40 = 1,623.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.44x = 4,517.40 × 1,623.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.44x = 7,335,263.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,335,263.77/3,010.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.61

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