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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.68, 3,605.60 and 1,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.68, 3,605.60 and 1,551 is: 2,140.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.68 : 3,605.60 = 1,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.68/3,605.60 = 1,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.68x = 3,605.60 × 1,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.68x = 5,592,285.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,592,285.60/2,612.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.44

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