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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.40, 2,755.76 and 1,650.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.40, 2,755.76 and 1,650.40 is: 2,271.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.40 : 2,755.76 = 1,650.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.40/2,755.76 = 1,650.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.40x = 2,755.76 × 1,650.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.40x = 4,548,106.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,548,106.30/2,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,271.33

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