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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.41, 3,514.51 and 1,651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.41, 3,514.51 and 1,651.24 is: 2,277.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.41 : 3,514.51 = 1,651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.41/3,514.51 = 1,651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.41x = 3,514.51 × 1,651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.41x = 5,803,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,803,286.58/2,548.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.22

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