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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.42, 4,014.66 and 1,650.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.42, 4,014.66 and 1,650.62 is: 2,277.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.42 : 4,014.66 = 1,650.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.42/4,014.66 = 1,650.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.42x = 4,014.66 × 1,650.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.42x = 6,626,678.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,626,678.09/2,909.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.66

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