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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.74, 4,016.59 and 1,651.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.74, 4,016.59 and 1,651.50 is: 2,278.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.74 : 4,016.59 = 1,651.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.74/4,016.59 = 1,651.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.74x = 4,016.59 × 1,651.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.74x = 6,633,394.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,633,394.26/2,910.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.94

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