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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.95, 3,773.51 and 1,650.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.95, 3,773.51 and 1,650.63 is: 2,472.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.95 : 3,773.51 = 1,650.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.95/3,773.51 = 1,650.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.95x = 3,773.51 × 1,650.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.95x = 6,228,668.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,228,668.81/2,518.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,472.72

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