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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.88, 2,959.50 and 1,649.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.88, 2,959.50 and 1,649.74 is: 2,275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.88 : 2,959.50 = 1,649.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.88/2,959.50 = 1,649.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.88x = 2,959.50 × 1,649.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.88x = 4,882,405.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,882,405.53/2,145.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.25

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