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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.49, 4,555.41 and 1,651.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.49, 4,555.41 and 1,651.08 is: 2,476.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.49 : 4,555.41 = 1,651.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.49/4,555.41 = 1,651.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.49x = 4,555.41 × 1,651.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.49x = 7,521,346.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,521,346.34/3,036.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.99

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