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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.80, 3,251.70 and 1,649.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.80, 3,251.70 and 1,649.40 is: 2,474.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.80 : 3,251.70 = 1,649.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.80/3,251.70 = 1,649.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.80x = 3,251.70 × 1,649.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.80x = 5,363,353.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,363,353.98/2,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.10

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