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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.09, 3,869.10 and 1,626.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.09, 3,869.10 and 1,626.18 is: 2,243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.09 : 3,869.10 = 1,626.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.09/3,869.10 = 1,626.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.09x = 3,869.10 × 1,626.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.09x = 6,291,853.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,291,853.04/2,805.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.01

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