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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.70, 3,867.73 and 1,624.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.70, 3,867.73 and 1,624.46 is: 2,241.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.70 : 3,867.73 = 1,624.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.70/3,867.73 = 1,624.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.70x = 3,867.73 × 1,624.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.70x = 6,282,962.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,282,962.62/2,802.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.75

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