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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.46, 3,982.17 and 1,093.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.46, 3,982.17 and 1,093.59 is: 1,640.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.46 : 3,982.17 = 1,093.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.46/3,982.17 = 1,093.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.46x = 3,982.17 × 1,093.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.46x = 4,354,874.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,874.17/2,654.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.59

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