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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.98, 3,821.74 and 1,650.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.98, 3,821.74 and 1,650.36 is: 2,277.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.98 : 3,821.74 = 1,650.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.98/3,821.74 = 1,650.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.98x = 3,821.74 × 1,650.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.98x = 6,307,246.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,307,246.83/2,769.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.00

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