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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.39, 4,014.86 and 1,650.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.39, 4,014.86 and 1,650.38 is: 2,277.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.39 : 4,014.86 = 1,650.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.39/4,014.86 = 1,650.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.39x = 4,014.86 × 1,650.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.39x = 6,626,016.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,626,016.32/2,909.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.46

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