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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.16, 3,741.03 and 1,649.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.16, 3,741.03 and 1,649.15 is: 2,275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.16 : 3,741.03 = 1,649.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.16/3,741.03 = 1,649.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.16x = 3,741.03 × 1,649.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.16x = 6,169,500.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,169,500.92/2,711.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.59

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