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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.22, 3,649.80 and 1,651.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.22, 3,649.80 and 1,651.29 is: 2,476.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.22 : 3,649.80 = 1,651.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.22/3,649.80 = 1,651.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.22x = 3,649.80 × 1,651.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.22x = 6,026,878.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,026,878.24/2,433.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.91

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