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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.63, 3,904.89 and 1,650.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.63, 3,904.89 and 1,650.70 is: 2,277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.63 : 3,904.89 = 1,650.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.63/3,904.89 = 1,650.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.63x = 3,904.89 × 1,650.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.63x = 6,445,801.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,445,801.92/2,829.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.97

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