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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.04, 3,872.34 and 1,627.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.04, 3,872.34 and 1,627.04 is: 2,245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.04 : 3,872.34 = 1,627.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.04/3,872.34 = 1,627.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.04x = 3,872.34 × 1,627.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.04x = 6,300,452.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,300,452.07/2,806.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.32

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