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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.83, 3,869.42 and 1,625.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.83, 3,869.42 and 1,625.55 is: 2,243.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.83 : 3,869.42 = 1,625.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.83/3,869.42 = 1,625.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.83x = 3,869.42 × 1,625.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.83x = 6,289,935.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,289,935.68/2,803.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.34

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