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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.10, 2,274.60 and 1,152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.10, 2,274.60 and 1,152.86 is: 1,588.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.10 : 2,274.60 = 1,152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.10/2,274.60 = 1,152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.10x = 2,274.60 × 1,152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.10x = 2,622,295.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,295.36/1,651.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.21

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