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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.79, 4,941.35 and 1,651.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.79, 4,941.35 and 1,651.15 is: 2,475.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.79 : 4,941.35 = 1,651.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.79/4,941.35 = 1,651.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.79x = 4,941.35 × 1,651.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.79x = 8,158,910.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,158,910.05/3,295.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.56

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