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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.58, 3,441.20 and 1,654.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.58, 3,441.20 and 1,654.43 is: 2,284.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.58 : 3,441.20 = 1,654.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.58/3,441.20 = 1,654.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.58x = 3,441.20 × 1,654.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.58x = 5,693,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,693,199.04/2,492.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.06

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