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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.72, 3,138.36 and 1,650.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.72, 3,138.36 and 1,650.40 is: 2,276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.72 : 3,138.36 = 1,650.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.72/3,138.36 = 1,650.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.72x = 3,138.36 × 1,650.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.72x = 5,179,549.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179,549.34/2,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.00

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