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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,048.33, 4,206.71 and 1,651.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,048.33, 4,206.71 and 1,651.08 is: 2,278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,048.33 : 4,206.71 = 1,651.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,048.33/4,206.71 = 1,651.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,048.33x = 4,206.71 × 1,651.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,048.33x = 6,945,634.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,945,634.65/3,048.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.50

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