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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.84, 3,872.16 and 1,627.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.84, 3,872.16 and 1,627.56 is: 2,246.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.84 : 3,872.16 = 1,627.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.84/3,872.16 = 1,627.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.84x = 3,872.16 × 1,627.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.84x = 6,302,172.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,302,172.73/2,805.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.09

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