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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,048.43, 4,206.84 and 1,651.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,048.43, 4,206.84 and 1,651.18 is: 2,278.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,048.43 : 4,206.84 = 1,651.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,048.43/4,206.84 = 1,651.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,048.43x = 4,206.84 × 1,651.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,048.43x = 6,946,250.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,946,250.07/3,048.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.63

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