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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.49, 4,205.55 and 1,650.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.49, 4,205.55 and 1,650.24 is: 2,277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.49 : 4,205.55 = 1,650.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.49/4,205.55 = 1,650.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.49x = 4,205.55 × 1,650.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.49x = 6,940,173.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,940,173.02/3,047.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.34

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