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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.61, 3,870.37 and 1,626.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.61, 3,870.37 and 1,626.37 is: 2,244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.61 : 3,870.37 = 1,626.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.61/3,870.37 = 1,626.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.61x = 3,870.37 × 1,626.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.61x = 6,294,626.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,294,626.17/2,804.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.39

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