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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.54, 5,112.12 and 1,651.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.54, 5,112.12 and 1,651.83 is: 2,475.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.54 : 5,112.12 = 1,651.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.54/5,112.12 = 1,651.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.54x = 5,112.12 × 1,651.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.54x = 8,444,353.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,444,353.18/3,410.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.96

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