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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,048.73, 4,207.24 and 1,651.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,048.73, 4,207.24 and 1,651.48 is: 2,279.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,048.73 : 4,207.24 = 1,651.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,048.73/4,207.24 = 1,651.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,048.73x = 4,207.24 × 1,651.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,048.73x = 6,948,158.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,948,158.07/3,048.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.04

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