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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.76, 3,866.02 and 1,622.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.76, 3,866.02 and 1,622.60 is: 2,238.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.76 : 3,866.02 = 1,622.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.76/3,866.02 = 1,622.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.76x = 3,866.02 × 1,622.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.76x = 6,273,004.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,273,004.05/2,801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.95

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