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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.75, 4,204.52 and 1,649.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.75, 4,204.52 and 1,649.50 is: 2,276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.75 : 4,204.52 = 1,649.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.75/4,204.52 = 1,649.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.75x = 4,204.52 × 1,649.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.75x = 6,935,355.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,935,355.74/3,046.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.31

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