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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.33, 3,867.35 and 1,624.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.33, 3,867.35 and 1,624.05 is: 2,241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.33 : 3,867.35 = 1,624.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.33/3,867.35 = 1,624.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.33x = 3,867.35 × 1,624.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.33x = 6,280,761.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,280,761.65/2,802.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.26

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