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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.34, 4,105.91 and 1,648.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.34, 4,105.91 and 1,648.97 is: 2,275.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.34 : 4,105.91 = 1,648.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.34/4,105.91 = 1,648.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.34x = 4,105.91 × 1,648.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.34x = 6,770,493.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,770,493.64/2,975.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.54

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