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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.18, 3,871.08 and 1,626.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.18, 3,871.08 and 1,626.18 is: 2,244.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.18 : 3,871.08 = 1,626.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.18/3,871.08 = 1,626.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.18x = 3,871.08 × 1,626.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.18x = 6,295,072.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,295,072.87/2,805.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.09

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