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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.97, 2,484.29 and 1,398.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.97, 2,484.29 and 1,398.15 is: 2,098.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.97 : 2,484.29 = 1,398.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.97/2,484.29 = 1,398.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.97x = 2,484.29 × 1,398.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.97x = 3,473,403.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,403.07/1,654.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.77

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