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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,909.60, 7,364.64 and 1,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,909.60, 7,364.64 and 1,623 is: 2,434.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,909.60 : 7,364.64 = 1,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,909.60/7,364.64 = 1,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,909.60x = 7,364.64 × 1,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,909.60x = 11,952,810.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,952,810.72/4,909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.58

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