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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.67, 2,284.90 and 1,575.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.67, 2,284.90 and 1,575.89 is: 2,176.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.67 : 2,284.90 = 1,575.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.67/2,284.90 = 1,575.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.67x = 2,284.90 × 1,575.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.67x = 3,600,751.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,751.06/1,654.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.11

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