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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.93, 3,865.98 and 1,621.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.93, 3,865.98 and 1,621.84 is: 2,238.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.93 : 3,865.98 = 1,621.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.93/3,865.98 = 1,621.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.93x = 3,865.98 × 1,621.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.93x = 6,270,001.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,270,001.00/2,800.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.54

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