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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.74, 3,658.13 and 1,602.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.74, 3,658.13 and 1,602.90 is: 2,212.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.74 : 3,658.13 = 1,602.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.74/3,658.13 = 1,602.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.74x = 3,658.13 × 1,602.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.74x = 5,863,616.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,863,616.58/2,650.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.07

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