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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.88, 3,862.62 and 1,620.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.88, 3,862.62 and 1,620.36 is: 2,236.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.88 : 3,862.62 = 1,620.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.88/3,862.62 = 1,620.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.88x = 3,862.62 × 1,620.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.88x = 6,258,834.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,258,834.94/2,798.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.19

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