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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.86, 3,906.36 and 1,651.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.86, 3,906.36 and 1,651.50 is: 2,278.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.86 : 3,906.36 = 1,651.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.86/3,906.36 = 1,651.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.86x = 3,906.36 × 1,651.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.86x = 6,451,353.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451,353.54/2,830.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.94

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