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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.63, 2,836.80 and 1,612.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.63, 2,836.80 and 1,612.74 is: 2,225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.63 : 2,836.80 = 1,612.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.63/2,836.80 = 1,612.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.63x = 2,836.80 × 1,612.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.63x = 4,575,020.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,575,020.83/2,055.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.61

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