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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.96, 2,474.70 and 1,131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.96, 2,474.70 and 1,131.88 is: 1,695.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.96 : 2,474.70 = 1,131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.96/2,474.70 = 1,131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.96x = 2,474.70 × 1,131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.96x = 2,801,063.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,063.44/1,651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.60

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