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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.68, 2,473.38 and 1,102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.68, 2,473.38 and 1,102.32 is: 1,650.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.68 : 2,473.38 = 1,102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.68/2,473.38 = 1,102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.68x = 2,473.38 × 1,102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.68x = 2,726,456.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,456.24/1,651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.72

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