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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.52, 3,812.72 and 1,643.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.52, 3,812.72 and 1,643.51 is: 2,268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.52 : 3,812.72 = 1,643.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.52/3,812.72 = 1,643.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.52x = 3,812.72 × 1,643.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.52x = 6,266,216.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,266,216.17/2,762.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.30

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