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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.80, 3,795.54 and 1,689.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.80, 3,795.54 and 1,689.62 is: 2,330.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.80 : 3,795.54 = 1,689.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.80/3,795.54 = 1,689.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.80x = 3,795.54 × 1,689.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.80x = 6,413,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,413,011.85/2,751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.48

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