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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.06, 4,816.57 and 1,651.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.06, 4,816.57 and 1,651.50 is: 2,477.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.06 : 4,816.57 = 1,651.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.06/4,816.57 = 1,651.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.06x = 4,816.57 × 1,651.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.06x = 7,954,548.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,954,548.15/3,211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.23

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