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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.61, 3,714.71 and 1,629.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.61, 3,714.71 and 1,629.96 is: 2,249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.61 : 3,714.71 = 1,629.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.61/3,714.71 = 1,629.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.61x = 3,714.71 × 1,629.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.61x = 6,054,828.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,054,828.71/2,691.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.52

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