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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.82, 4,775.86 and 1,623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.82, 4,775.86 and 1,623.16 is: 2,434.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.82 : 4,775.86 = 1,623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.82/4,775.86 = 1,623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.82x = 4,775.86 × 1,623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.82x = 7,752,006.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,752,006.35/3,184.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.05

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