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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.31, 3,926.84 and 1,650.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.31, 3,926.84 and 1,650.56 is: 2,277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.31 : 3,926.84 = 1,650.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.31/3,926.84 = 1,650.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.31x = 3,926.84 × 1,650.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.31x = 6,481,457.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,481,457.14/2,845.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.95

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