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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.08, 3,870.84 and 1,625.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.08, 3,870.84 and 1,625.92 is: 2,243.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.08 : 3,870.84 = 1,625.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.08/3,870.84 = 1,625.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.08x = 3,870.84 × 1,625.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.08x = 6,293,676.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,293,676.17/2,805.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.67

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