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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.13, 3,522.35 and 1,656.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.13, 3,522.35 and 1,656.93 is: 2,285.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.13 : 3,522.35 = 1,656.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.13/3,522.35 = 1,656.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.13x = 3,522.35 × 1,656.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.13x = 5,836,291.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,836,291.53/2,554.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.05

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