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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.89, 3,467.93 and 1,629.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.89, 3,467.93 and 1,629.45 is: 2,248.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.89 : 3,467.93 = 1,629.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.89/3,467.93 = 1,629.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.89x = 3,467.93 × 1,629.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.89x = 5,650,810.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,650,810.39/2,512.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.73

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