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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.61, 4,106.34 and 1,649.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.61, 4,106.34 and 1,649.40 is: 2,276.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.61 : 4,106.34 = 1,649.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.61/4,106.34 = 1,649.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.61x = 4,106.34 × 1,649.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.61x = 6,772,997.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,772,997.20/2,975.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.17

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