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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.32, 3,872.04 and 1,627.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.32, 3,872.04 and 1,627.10 is: 2,245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.32 : 3,872.04 = 1,627.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.32/3,872.04 = 1,627.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.32x = 3,872.04 × 1,627.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.32x = 6,300,196.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,300,196.28/2,805.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.80

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