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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675, 3,691.52 and 1,612.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675, 3,691.52 and 1,612.82 is: 2,225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675 : 3,691.52 = 1,612.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675/3,691.52 = 1,612.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675x = 3,691.52 × 1,612.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675x = 5,953,757.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,953,757.29/2,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.70

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