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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.76, 3,048.82 and 1,651.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.76, 3,048.82 and 1,651.38 is: 2,276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.76 : 3,048.82 = 1,651.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.76/3,048.82 = 1,651.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.76x = 3,048.82 × 1,651.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.76x = 5,034,760.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034,760.37/2,211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.36

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