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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.21, 5,066.96 and 1,651.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.21, 5,066.96 and 1,651.05 is: 2,474.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.21 : 5,066.96 = 1,651.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.21/5,066.96 = 1,651.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.21x = 5,066.96 × 1,651.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.21x = 8,365,796.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,365,796.05/3,381.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.20

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