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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.66, 4,776.62 and 1,623.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.66, 4,776.62 and 1,623.81 is: 2,437.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.66 : 4,776.62 = 1,623.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.66/4,776.62 = 1,623.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.66x = 4,776.62 × 1,623.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.66x = 7,756,323.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,756,323.32/3,182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.06

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