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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.79, 4,205.90 and 1,650.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.79, 4,205.90 and 1,650.54 is: 2,277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.79 : 4,205.90 = 1,650.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.79/4,205.90 = 1,650.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.79x = 4,205.90 × 1,650.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.79x = 6,942,010.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,942,010.31/3,047.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.72

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