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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.88, 3,361.61 and 1,650.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.88, 3,361.61 and 1,650.56 is: 2,275.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.88 : 3,361.61 = 1,650.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.88/3,361.61 = 1,650.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.88x = 3,361.61 × 1,650.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.88x = 5,548,530.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,548,530.75/2,437.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.97

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