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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.62, 3,809.34 and 1,641.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.62, 3,809.34 and 1,641.80 is: 2,264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.62 : 3,809.34 = 1,641.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.62/3,809.34 = 1,641.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.62x = 3,809.34 × 1,641.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.62x = 6,254,155.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,254,155.37/2,761.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.67

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