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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.42, 3,727.97 and 1,654.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.42, 3,727.97 and 1,654.09 is: 2,282.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.42 : 3,727.97 = 1,654.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.42/3,727.97 = 1,654.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.42x = 3,727.97 × 1,654.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.42x = 6,166,397.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,166,397.90/2,701.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.65

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