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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.28, 3,868.98 and 1,624.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.28, 3,868.98 and 1,624.12 is: 2,241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.28 : 3,868.98 = 1,624.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.28/3,868.98 = 1,624.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.28x = 3,868.98 × 1,624.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.28x = 6,283,687.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,283,687.80/2,803.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.55

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