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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.54, 3,868.75 and 1,624.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.54, 3,868.75 and 1,624.99 is: 2,242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.54 : 3,868.75 = 1,624.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.54/3,868.75 = 1,624.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.54x = 3,868.75 × 1,624.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.54x = 6,286,680.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,286,680.06/2,803.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.41

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