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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.33, 3,868.93 and 1,624.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.33, 3,868.93 and 1,624.44 is: 2,241.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.33 : 3,868.93 = 1,624.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.33/3,868.93 = 1,624.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.33x = 3,868.93 × 1,624.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.33x = 6,284,844.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,284,844.65/2,803.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.92

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