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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.02, 3,926.13 and 1,650.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.02, 3,926.13 and 1,650.24 is: 2,277.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.02 : 3,926.13 = 1,650.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.02/3,926.13 = 1,650.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.02x = 3,926.13 × 1,650.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.02x = 6,479,056.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,479,056.77/2,845.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.33

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