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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.18, 4,016.08 and 1,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.18, 4,016.08 and 1,651.20 is: 2,278.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.18 : 4,016.08 = 1,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.18/4,016.08 = 1,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.18x = 4,016.08 × 1,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.18x = 6,631,351.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,631,351.30/2,910.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.67

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