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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.56, 3,980.46 and 1,625.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.56, 3,980.46 and 1,625.22 is: 2,242.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.56 : 3,980.46 = 1,625.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.56/3,980.46 = 1,625.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.56x = 3,980.46 × 1,625.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.56x = 6,469,123.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,469,123.20/2,884.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.67

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