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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,473.72, 5,207.66 and 1,623.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,473.72, 5,207.66 and 1,623.86 is: 2,434.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,473.72 : 5,207.66 = 1,623.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,473.72/5,207.66 = 1,623.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,473.72x = 5,207.66 × 1,623.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,473.72x = 8,456,510.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,456,510.77/3,473.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.42

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