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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.94, 4,012.86 and 1,649.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.94, 4,012.86 and 1,649.11 is: 2,275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.94 : 4,012.86 = 1,649.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.94/4,012.86 = 1,649.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.94x = 4,012.86 × 1,649.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.94x = 6,617,647.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,617,647.55/2,907.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.72

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