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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.44, 4,940.54 and 1,651.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.44, 4,940.54 and 1,651.14 is: 2,475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.44 : 4,940.54 = 1,651.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.44/4,940.54 = 1,651.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.44x = 4,940.54 × 1,651.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.44x = 8,157,523.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,157,523.22/3,295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.40

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