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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.00, 3,870.68 and 1,626.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.00, 3,870.68 and 1,626.15 is: 2,243.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.00 : 3,870.68 = 1,626.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.00/3,870.68 = 1,626.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.00x = 3,870.68 × 1,626.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.00x = 6,294,290.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,294,290.89/2,805.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.95

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