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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.41, 3,692.13 and 1,612.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.41, 3,692.13 and 1,612.36 is: 2,225.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.41 : 3,692.13 = 1,612.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.41/3,692.13 = 1,612.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.41x = 3,692.13 × 1,612.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.41x = 5,953,042.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,953,042.73/2,674.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.93

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