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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.14, 4,015.41 and 1,651.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.14, 4,015.41 and 1,651.98 is: 2,475.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.14 : 4,015.41 = 1,651.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.14/4,015.41 = 1,651.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.14x = 4,015.41 × 1,651.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.14x = 6,633,377.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,633,377.01/2,680.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.01

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