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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.03, 3,499.46 and 1,650.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.03, 3,499.46 and 1,650.35 is: 2,279.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.03 : 3,499.46 = 1,650.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.03/3,499.46 = 1,650.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.03x = 3,499.46 × 1,650.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.03x = 5,775,333.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,775,333.81/2,534.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.11

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