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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.06, 3,872.10 and 1,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.06, 3,872.10 and 1,627 is: 2,245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.06 : 3,872.10 = 1,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.06/3,872.10 = 1,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.06x = 3,872.10 × 1,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.06x = 6,299,898.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,299,898.57/2,806.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.11

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