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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.73, 4,903.10 and 1,623.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.73, 4,903.10 and 1,623.62 is: 2,435.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.73 : 4,903.10 = 1,623.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.73/4,903.10 = 1,623.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.73x = 4,903.10 × 1,623.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.73x = 7,960,771.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,960,771.22/3,268.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.43

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