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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.29, 4,817.95 and 1,650.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.29, 4,817.95 and 1,650.23 is: 2,476.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.29 : 4,817.95 = 1,650.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.29/4,817.95 = 1,650.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.29x = 4,817.95 × 1,650.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.29x = 7,950,717.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,950,717.38/3,210.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.64

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