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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.96, 4,106.75 and 1,649.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.96, 4,106.75 and 1,649.58 is: 2,276.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.96 : 4,106.75 = 1,649.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.96/4,106.75 = 1,649.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.96x = 4,106.75 × 1,649.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.96x = 6,774,404.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,774,404.42/2,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.38

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