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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.97, 3,690.54 and 1,612.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.97, 3,690.54 and 1,612.33 is: 2,224.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.97 : 3,690.54 = 1,612.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.97/3,690.54 = 1,612.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.97x = 3,690.54 × 1,612.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.97x = 5,950,359.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,950,359.13/2,674.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.46

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