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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.05, 4,105.65 and 1,648.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.05, 4,105.65 and 1,648.90 is: 2,275.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.05 : 4,105.65 = 1,648.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.05/4,105.65 = 1,648.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.05x = 4,105.65 × 1,648.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.05x = 6,769,806.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,769,806.29/2,975.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.53

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