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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.09, 4,105.74 and 1,648.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.09, 4,105.74 and 1,648.80 is: 2,275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.09 : 4,105.74 = 1,648.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.09/4,105.74 = 1,648.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.09x = 4,105.74 × 1,648.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.09x = 6,769,544.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,769,544.11/2,975.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.41

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