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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.69, 4,553.31 and 1,649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.69, 4,553.31 and 1,649 is: 2,474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.69 : 4,553.31 = 1,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.69/4,553.31 = 1,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.69x = 4,553.31 × 1,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.69x = 7,508,408.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,508,408.19/3,034.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.19

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