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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.28, 3,822.89 and 1,651.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.28, 3,822.89 and 1,651.19 is: 2,278.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.28 : 3,822.89 = 1,651.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.28/3,822.89 = 1,651.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.28x = 3,822.89 × 1,651.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.28x = 6,312,319.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,312,319.04/2,770.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.59

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