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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.14, 3,864.54 and 1,621.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.14, 3,864.54 and 1,621.26 is: 2,237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.14 : 3,864.54 = 1,621.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.14/3,864.54 = 1,621.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.14x = 3,864.54 × 1,621.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.14x = 6,265,424.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,265,424.12/2,800.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.54

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