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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.90, 3,149.09 and 1,653.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.90, 3,149.09 and 1,653.51 is: 2,282.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.90 : 3,149.09 = 1,653.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.90/3,149.09 = 1,653.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.90x = 3,149.09 × 1,653.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.90x = 5,207,043.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,207,043.54/2,280.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.89

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