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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.94, 3,871.04 and 1,626.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.94, 3,871.04 and 1,626.01 is: 2,244.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.94 : 3,871.04 = 1,626.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.94/3,871.04 = 1,626.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.94x = 3,871.04 × 1,626.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.94x = 6,294,349.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,294,349.75/2,804.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.02

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