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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.02, 3,051.14 and 1,651.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.02, 3,051.14 and 1,651.97 is: 2,281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.02 : 3,051.14 = 1,651.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.02/3,051.14 = 1,651.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.02x = 3,051.14 × 1,651.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.02x = 5,040,396.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,040,396.47/2,209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.73

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