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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.50, 3,892.71 and 1,626.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.50, 3,892.71 and 1,626.45 is: 2,243.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.50 : 3,892.71 = 1,626.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.50/3,892.71 = 1,626.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.50x = 3,892.71 × 1,626.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.50x = 6,331,283.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,331,283.58/2,821.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.94

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