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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.40, 4,623.84 and 1,621.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.40, 4,623.84 and 1,621.92 is: 2,429.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.40 : 4,623.84 = 1,621.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.40/4,623.84 = 1,621.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.40x = 4,623.84 × 1,621.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.40x = 7,499,498.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,499,498.57/3,086.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,429.85

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