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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.55, 3,852.33 and 1,612.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.55, 3,852.33 and 1,612.62 is: 2,225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.55 : 3,852.33 = 1,612.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.55/3,852.33 = 1,612.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.55x = 3,852.33 × 1,612.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.55x = 6,212,341.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,212,341.13/2,791.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.41

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