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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.49, 4,106.42 and 1,649.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.49, 4,106.42 and 1,649.31 is: 2,276.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.49 : 4,106.42 = 1,649.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.49/4,106.42 = 1,649.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.49x = 4,106.42 × 1,649.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.49x = 6,772,751.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,772,751.32/2,975.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.18

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