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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.12, 3,638.88 and 1,654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.12, 3,638.88 and 1,654.08 is: 2,481.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.12 : 3,638.88 = 1,654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.12/3,638.88 = 1,654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.12x = 3,638.88 × 1,654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.12x = 6,018,998.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,018,998.63/2,425.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.94

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