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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.27, 2,472.66 and 1,162.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.27, 2,472.66 and 1,162.30 is: 1,741.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.27 : 2,472.66 = 1,162.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.27/2,472.66 = 1,162.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.27x = 2,472.66 × 1,162.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.27x = 2,873,954.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,954.54/1,650.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.51

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