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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.39, 4,016.35 and 1,651.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.39, 4,016.35 and 1,651.44 is: 2,278.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.39 : 4,016.35 = 1,651.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.39/4,016.35 = 1,651.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.39x = 4,016.35 × 1,651.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.39x = 6,632,761.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,632,761.04/2,910.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.99

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