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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.87, 4,013.45 and 1,648.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.87, 4,013.45 and 1,648.95 is: 2,275.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.87 : 4,013.45 = 1,648.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.87/4,013.45 = 1,648.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.87x = 4,013.45 × 1,648.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.87x = 6,617,970.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,617,970.13/2,907.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.88

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