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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.52, 3,864.66 and 1,621.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.52, 3,864.66 and 1,621.56 is: 2,237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.52 : 3,864.66 = 1,621.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.52/3,864.66 = 1,621.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.52x = 3,864.66 × 1,621.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.52x = 6,266,778.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,266,778.07/2,800.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.72

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