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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.74, 3,870.54 and 1,626.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.74, 3,870.54 and 1,626.49 is: 2,244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.74 : 3,870.54 = 1,626.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.74/3,870.54 = 1,626.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.74x = 3,870.54 × 1,626.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.74x = 6,295,386.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,295,386.47/2,804.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.56

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