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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.88, 4,665.39 and 1,649.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.88, 4,665.39 and 1,649.08 is: 2,474.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.88 : 4,665.39 = 1,649.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.88/4,665.39 = 1,649.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.88x = 4,665.39 × 1,649.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.88x = 7,693,601.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,693,601.34/3,108.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.72

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