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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.56, 2,580.96 and 1,650.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.56, 2,580.96 and 1,650.70 is: 2,276.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.56 : 2,580.96 = 1,650.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.56/2,580.96 = 1,650.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.56x = 2,580.96 × 1,650.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.56x = 4,260,390.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260,390.67/1,871.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.38

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