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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.47, 3,904.91 and 1,650.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.47, 3,904.91 and 1,650.92 is: 2,278.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.47 : 3,904.91 = 1,650.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.47/3,904.91 = 1,650.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.47x = 3,904.91 × 1,650.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.47x = 6,446,672.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,446,672.43/2,829.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.41

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