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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,990.31, 5,983.91 and 1,650.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,990.31, 5,983.91 and 1,650.69 is: 2,475.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,990.31 : 5,983.91 = 1,650.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,990.31/5,983.91 = 1,650.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,990.31x = 5,983.91 × 1,650.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,990.31x = 9,877,578.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,877,578.33/3,990.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.39

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