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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.12, 3,298.26 and 1,650.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.12, 3,298.26 and 1,650.28 is: 2,470.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.12 : 3,298.26 = 1,650.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.12/3,298.26 = 1,650.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.12x = 3,298.26 × 1,650.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.12x = 5,443,052.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,052.51/2,203.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,470.61

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