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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.25, 3,904.56 and 1,650.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.25, 3,904.56 and 1,650.37 is: 2,277.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.25 : 3,904.56 = 1,650.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.25/3,904.56 = 1,650.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.25x = 3,904.56 × 1,650.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.25x = 6,443,968.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,443,968.69/2,829.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.62

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