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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.55, 3,045.74 and 1,649.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.55, 3,045.74 and 1,649.16 is: 2,273.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.55 : 3,045.74 = 1,649.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.55/3,045.74 = 1,649.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.55x = 3,045.74 × 1,649.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.55x = 5,022,904.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,022,904.33/2,209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,273.28

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