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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.59, 4,017.06 and 1,651.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.59, 4,017.06 and 1,651.78 is: 2,279.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.59 : 4,017.06 = 1,651.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.59/4,017.06 = 1,651.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.59x = 4,017.06 × 1,651.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.59x = 6,635,299.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,635,299.37/2,910.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.71

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