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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.40, 4,106.30 and 1,649.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.40, 4,106.30 and 1,649.50 is: 2,276.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.40 : 4,106.30 = 1,649.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.40/4,106.30 = 1,649.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.40x = 4,106.30 × 1,649.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.40x = 6,773,323.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,773,323.34/2,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.44

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