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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.64, 3,982.04 and 1,492.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.64, 3,982.04 and 1,492.08 is: 2,238.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.64 : 3,982.04 = 1,492.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.64/3,982.04 = 1,492.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.64x = 3,982.04 × 1,492.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.64x = 5,941,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,941,522.24/2,654.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.16

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