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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.97, 3,867.93 and 1,624.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.97, 3,867.93 and 1,624.01 is: 2,241.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.97 : 3,867.93 = 1,624.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.97/3,867.93 = 1,624.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.97x = 3,867.93 × 1,624.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.97x = 6,281,566.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,281,566.67/2,802.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.04

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