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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.42, 3,867.42 and 1,624.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.42, 3,867.42 and 1,624.18 is: 2,240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.42 : 3,867.42 = 1,624.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.42/3,867.42 = 1,624.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.42x = 3,867.42 × 1,624.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.42x = 6,281,386.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,281,386.22/2,803.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.62

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