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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.80, 2,275.50 and 1,336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.80, 2,275.50 and 1,336.44 is: 1,841.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.80 : 2,275.50 = 1,336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.80/2,275.50 = 1,336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.80x = 2,275.50 × 1,336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.80x = 3,041,069.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,069.22/1,651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.06

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