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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.99, 3,869.43 and 1,625.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.99, 3,869.43 and 1,625.63 is: 2,242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.99 : 3,869.43 = 1,625.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.99/3,869.43 = 1,625.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.99x = 3,869.43 × 1,625.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.99x = 6,290,257.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,290,257.81/2,804.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.52

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