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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.04, 3,112.56 and 1,642.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.04, 3,112.56 and 1,642.50 is: 2,463.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.04 : 3,112.56 = 1,642.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.04/3,112.56 = 1,642.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.04x = 3,112.56 × 1,642.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.04x = 5,112,379.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,112,379.80/2,075.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.75

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