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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.36, 2,698.80 and 1,675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.36, 2,698.80 and 1,675 is: 2,509.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.36 : 2,698.80 = 1,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.36/2,698.80 = 1,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.36x = 2,698.80 × 1,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.36x = 4,520,490
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,490/1,801.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.49

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