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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.44, 3,900.08 and 1,647.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.44, 3,900.08 and 1,647.49 is: 2,274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.44 : 3,900.08 = 1,647.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.44/3,900.08 = 1,647.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.44x = 3,900.08 × 1,647.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.44x = 6,425,342.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,425,342.80/2,825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.10

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