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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.33, 3,727.37 and 1,654.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.33, 3,727.37 and 1,654.91 is: 2,282.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.33 : 3,727.37 = 1,654.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.33/3,727.37 = 1,654.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.33x = 3,727.37 × 1,654.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.33x = 6,168,453.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,168,453.61/2,702.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.64

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