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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.15, 3,871.09 and 1,626.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.15, 3,871.09 and 1,626.90 is: 2,245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.15 : 3,871.09 = 1,626.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.15/3,871.09 = 1,626.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.15x = 3,871.09 × 1,626.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.15x = 6,297,872.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,297,872.25/2,805.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.11

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