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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049, 4,207.64 and 1,651.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049, 4,207.64 and 1,651.76 is: 2,279.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049 : 4,207.64 = 1,651.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049/4,207.64 = 1,651.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049x = 4,207.64 × 1,651.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049x = 6,950,011.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,950,011.45/3,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.44

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