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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.40, 2,477.34 and 1,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.40, 2,477.34 and 1,359.20 is: 2,039.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.40 : 2,477.34 = 1,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.40/2,477.34 = 1,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.40x = 2,477.34 × 1,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.40x = 3,367,200.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,200.53/1,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.00

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