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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.66, 4,561.72 and 1,650.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.66, 4,561.72 and 1,650.02 is: 2,479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.66 : 4,561.72 = 1,650.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.66/4,561.72 = 1,650.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.66x = 4,561.72 × 1,650.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.66x = 7,526,929.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,526,929.23/3,035.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.50

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