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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.10, 4,105.47 and 1,648.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.10, 4,105.47 and 1,648.73 is: 2,275.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.10 : 4,105.47 = 1,648.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.10/4,105.47 = 1,648.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.10x = 4,105.47 × 1,648.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.10x = 6,768,811.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,768,811.55/2,975.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.15

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