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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,048.22, 4,206.54 and 1,650.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,048.22, 4,206.54 and 1,650.97 is: 2,278.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,048.22 : 4,206.54 = 1,650.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,048.22/4,206.54 = 1,650.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,048.22x = 4,206.54 × 1,650.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,048.22x = 6,944,871.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,944,871.34/3,048.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.34

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