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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.59, 3,366.61 and 1,650.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.59, 3,366.61 and 1,650.27 is: 2,279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.59 : 3,366.61 = 1,650.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.59/3,366.61 = 1,650.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.59x = 3,366.61 × 1,650.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.59x = 5,555,833.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,555,833.27/2,437.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.23

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