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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.42, 3,821.66 and 1,650.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.42, 3,821.66 and 1,650.33 is: 2,277.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.42 : 3,821.66 = 1,650.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.42/3,821.66 = 1,650.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.42x = 3,821.66 × 1,650.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.42x = 6,307,001.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,307,001.18/2,769.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.37

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