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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.88, 3,869.34 and 1,624.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.88, 3,869.34 and 1,624.88 is: 2,242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.88 : 3,869.34 = 1,624.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.88/3,869.34 = 1,624.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.88x = 3,869.34 × 1,624.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.88x = 6,287,213.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,287,213.18/2,803.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.33

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