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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751, 3,794.60 and 1,631.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751, 3,794.60 and 1,631.12 is: 2,249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751 : 3,794.60 = 1,631.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751/3,794.60 = 1,631.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751x = 3,794.60 × 1,631.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751x = 6,189,447.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,189,447.95/2,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.89

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