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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.40, 4,105.89 and 1,649.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.40, 4,105.89 and 1,649.16 is: 2,275.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.40 : 4,105.89 = 1,649.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.40/4,105.89 = 1,649.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.40x = 4,105.89 × 1,649.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.40x = 6,771,269.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,771,269.55/2,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.75

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