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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.02, 3,822.39 and 1,651.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.02, 3,822.39 and 1,651.14 is: 2,278.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.02 : 3,822.39 = 1,651.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.02/3,822.39 = 1,651.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.02x = 3,822.39 × 1,651.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.02x = 6,311,301.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,311,301.02/2,770.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.43

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