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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.38, 3,821.16 and 1,650.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.38, 3,821.16 and 1,650.45 is: 2,276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.38 : 3,821.16 = 1,650.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.38/3,821.16 = 1,650.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.38x = 3,821.16 × 1,650.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.38x = 6,306,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,306,633.52/2,770.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.45

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