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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.72, 3,903.12 and 1,649.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.72, 3,903.12 and 1,649.64 is: 2,275.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.72 : 3,903.12 = 1,649.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.72/3,903.12 = 1,649.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.72x = 3,903.12 × 1,649.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.72x = 6,438,742.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438,742.88/2,829.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.40

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