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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.65, 3,864.04 and 1,621.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.65, 3,864.04 and 1,621.49 is: 2,237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.65 : 3,864.04 = 1,621.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.65/3,864.04 = 1,621.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.65x = 3,864.04 × 1,621.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.65x = 6,265,518.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,265,518.29/2,800.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.17

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