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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,087.92, 6,132.46 and 1,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,087.92, 6,132.46 and 1,623 is: 2,434.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,087.92 : 6,132.46 = 1,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,087.92/6,132.46 = 1,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,087.92x = 6,132.46 × 1,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,087.92x = 9,952,974.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,952,974.47/4,087.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.73

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