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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.33, 2,475.07 and 1,214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.33, 2,475.07 and 1,214.44 is: 1,820.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.33 : 2,475.07 = 1,214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.33/2,475.07 = 1,214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.33x = 2,475.07 × 1,214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.33x = 3,005,814.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,814.79/1,651.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.24

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