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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.44, 3,864.33 and 1,621.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.44, 3,864.33 and 1,621.89 is: 2,238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.44 : 3,864.33 = 1,621.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.44/3,864.33 = 1,621.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.44x = 3,864.33 × 1,621.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.44x = 6,267,518.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,267,518.18/2,800.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.05

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