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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.20, 3,048.91 and 1,649.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.20, 3,048.91 and 1,649.87 is: 2,274.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.20 : 3,048.91 = 1,649.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.20/3,048.91 = 1,649.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.20x = 3,048.91 × 1,649.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.20x = 5,030,297.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,030,297.21/2,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.92

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