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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.03, 3,905.72 and 1,651.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.03, 3,905.72 and 1,651.03 is: 2,278.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.03 : 3,905.72 = 1,651.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.03/3,905.72 = 1,651.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.03x = 3,905.72 × 1,651.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.03x = 6,448,460.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,448,460.89/2,830.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.58

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