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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.47, 3,563.25 and 1,649.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.47, 3,563.25 and 1,649.97 is: 2,277.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.47 : 3,563.25 = 1,649.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.47/3,563.25 = 1,649.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.47x = 3,563.25 × 1,649.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.47x = 5,879,247.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,879,247.35/2,581.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.48

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