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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.26, 3,872.66 and 1,628.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.26, 3,872.66 and 1,628.03 is: 2,246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.26 : 3,872.66 = 1,628.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.26/3,872.66 = 1,628.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.26x = 3,872.66 × 1,628.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.26x = 6,304,779.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,304,779.16/2,806.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.68

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