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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.31, 2,463.68 and 1,592.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.31, 2,463.68 and 1,592.64 is: 2,377.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.31 : 2,463.68 = 1,592.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.31/2,463.68 = 1,592.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.31x = 2,463.68 × 1,592.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.31x = 3,923,759.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,923,759.30/1,650.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,377.59

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