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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.25, 3,796.62 and 1,631.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.25, 3,796.62 and 1,631.51 is: 2,251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.25 : 3,796.62 = 1,631.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.25/3,796.62 = 1,631.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.25x = 3,796.62 × 1,631.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.25x = 6,194,243.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,194,243.17/2,751.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.43

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