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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.76, 4,205.88 and 1,650.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.76, 4,205.88 and 1,650.48 is: 2,277.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.76 : 4,205.88 = 1,650.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.76/4,205.88 = 1,650.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.76x = 4,205.88 × 1,650.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.76x = 6,941,720.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,941,720.82/3,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.65

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