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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.50, 3,206.10 and 1,650.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.50, 3,206.10 and 1,650.50 is: 2,476.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.50 : 3,206.10 = 1,650.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.50/3,206.10 = 1,650.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.50x = 3,206.10 × 1,650.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.50x = 5,291,668.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,291,668.05/2,136.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.79

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