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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.64, 3,924.46 and 1,649.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.64, 3,924.46 and 1,649.03 is: 2,275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.64 : 3,924.46 = 1,649.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.64/3,924.46 = 1,649.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.64x = 3,924.46 × 1,649.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.64x = 6,471,552.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,471,552.27/2,843.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.80

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