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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.85, 3,905.18 and 1,650.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.85, 3,905.18 and 1,650.69 is: 2,277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.85 : 3,905.18 = 1,650.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.85/3,905.18 = 1,650.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.85x = 3,905.18 × 1,650.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.85x = 6,446,245.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,446,245.70/2,829.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.95

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