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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.34, 2,967.51 and 1,651.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.34, 2,967.51 and 1,651.08 is: 2,279.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.34 : 2,967.51 = 1,651.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.34/2,967.51 = 1,651.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.34x = 2,967.51 × 1,651.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.34x = 4,899,596.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,899,596.41/2,149.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.58

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