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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,039.62, 4,555.31 and 1,650.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,039.62, 4,555.31 and 1,650.87 is: 2,474.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,039.62 : 4,555.31 = 1,650.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,039.62/4,555.31 = 1,650.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,039.62x = 4,555.31 × 1,650.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,039.62x = 7,520,216.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,520,216.37/3,039.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.07

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