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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.47, 2,262.15 and 1,630.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.47, 2,262.15 and 1,630.41 is: 2,233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.47 : 2,262.15 = 1,630.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.47/2,262.15 = 1,630.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.47x = 2,262.15 × 1,630.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.47x = 3,688,231.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,231.98/1,651.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.30

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