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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.28, 4,105.91 and 1,649.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.28, 4,105.91 and 1,649.01 is: 2,275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.28 : 4,105.91 = 1,649.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.28/4,105.91 = 1,649.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.28x = 4,105.91 × 1,649.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.28x = 6,770,686.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,770,686.65/2,975.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.65

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