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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.94, 3,868.28 and 1,624.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.94, 3,868.28 and 1,624.01 is: 2,241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.94 : 3,868.28 = 1,624.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.94/3,868.28 = 1,624.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.94x = 3,868.28 × 1,624.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.94x = 6,282,119.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,282,119.48/2,802.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.26

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