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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.93, 4,666.53 and 1,650.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.93, 4,666.53 and 1,650.75 is: 2,475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.93 : 4,666.53 = 1,650.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.93/4,666.53 = 1,650.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.93x = 4,666.53 × 1,650.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.93x = 7,703,274.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,703,274.40/3,111.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.40

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