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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.59, 4,015.68 and 1,650.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.59, 4,015.68 and 1,650.78 is: 2,278.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.59 : 4,015.68 = 1,650.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.59/4,015.68 = 1,650.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.59x = 4,015.68 × 1,650.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.59x = 6,628,998.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,628,998.04/2,909.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.33

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