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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.64, 2,284.68 and 1,530.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.64, 2,284.68 and 1,530.20 is: 2,112.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.64 : 2,284.68 = 1,530.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.64/2,284.68 = 1,530.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.64x = 2,284.68 × 1,530.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.64x = 3,496,017.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496,017.34/1,654.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.86

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