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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.40, 3,823.65 and 1,651.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.40, 3,823.65 and 1,651.41 is: 2,279.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.40 : 3,823.65 = 1,651.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.40/3,823.65 = 1,651.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.40x = 3,823.65 × 1,651.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.40x = 6,314,421.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,314,421.02/2,770.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.24

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