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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.51, 3,991.68 and 1,650.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.51, 3,991.68 and 1,650.51 is: 2,277.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.51 : 3,991.68 = 1,650.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.51/3,991.68 = 1,650.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.51x = 3,991.68 × 1,650.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.51x = 6,588,307.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,588,307.76/2,892.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.71

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