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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.59, 3,868.97 and 1,625.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.59, 3,868.97 and 1,625.36 is: 2,243.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.59 : 3,868.97 = 1,625.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.59/3,868.97 = 1,625.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.59x = 3,868.97 × 1,625.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.59x = 6,288,441.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,288,441.61/2,803.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.00

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