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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.77, 3,872.10 and 1,626.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.77, 3,872.10 and 1,626.86 is: 2,245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.77 : 3,872.10 = 1,626.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.77/3,872.10 = 1,626.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.77x = 3,872.10 × 1,626.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.77x = 6,299,345.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,299,345.25/2,805.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.14

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