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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.92, 3,977.23 and 1,091.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.92, 3,977.23 and 1,091.65 is: 1,637.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.92 : 3,977.23 = 1,091.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.92/3,977.23 = 1,091.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.92x = 3,977.23 × 1,091.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.92x = 4,341,743.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341,743.13/2,650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.83

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