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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.06, 3,873.68 and 1,626.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.06, 3,873.68 and 1,626.91 is: 2,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.06 : 3,873.68 = 1,626.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.06/3,873.68 = 1,626.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.06x = 3,873.68 × 1,626.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.06x = 6,302,128.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,302,128.73/2,806.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.90

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