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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.33, 4,117.51 and 1,649.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.33, 4,117.51 and 1,649.48 is: 2,474.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.33 : 4,117.51 = 1,649.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.33/4,117.51 = 1,649.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.33x = 4,117.51 × 1,649.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.33x = 6,791,729.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,791,729.81/2,744.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.83

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