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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.81, 2,472.85 and 1,102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.81, 2,472.85 and 1,102.63 is: 1,650.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.81 : 2,472.85 = 1,102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.81/2,472.85 = 1,102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.81x = 2,472.85 × 1,102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.81x = 2,726,629.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,629.92/1,651.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.70

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