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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.79, 2,785.42 and 1,650.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.79, 2,785.42 and 1,650.95 is: 2,271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.79 : 2,785.42 = 1,650.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.79/2,785.42 = 1,650.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.79x = 2,785.42 × 1,650.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.79x = 4,598,587.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,587.73/2,024.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,271.15

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