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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.43, 3,820.44 and 1,649.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.43, 3,820.44 and 1,649.14 is: 2,275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.43 : 3,820.44 = 1,649.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.43/3,820.44 = 1,649.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.43x = 3,820.44 × 1,649.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.43x = 6,300,440.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,300,440.42/2,768.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.82

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