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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.84, 3,445.36 and 1,612.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.84, 3,445.36 and 1,612.07 is: 2,225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.84 : 3,445.36 = 1,612.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.84/3,445.36 = 1,612.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.84x = 3,445.36 × 1,612.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.84x = 5,554,155.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,554,155.17/2,495.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.37

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