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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.59, 3,870.35 and 1,625.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.59, 3,870.35 and 1,625.89 is: 2,243.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.59 : 3,870.35 = 1,625.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.59/3,870.35 = 1,625.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.59x = 3,870.35 × 1,625.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.59x = 6,292,763.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,292,763.36/2,804.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.74

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