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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.01, 3,822.39 and 1,651.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.01, 3,822.39 and 1,651.59 is: 2,278.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.01 : 3,822.39 = 1,651.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.01/3,822.39 = 1,651.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.01x = 3,822.39 × 1,651.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.01x = 6,313,021.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,313,021.10/2,771.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.24

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