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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.62, 3,907.42 and 1,652.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.62, 3,907.42 and 1,652.54 is: 2,280.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.62 : 3,907.42 = 1,652.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.62/3,907.42 = 1,652.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.62x = 3,907.42 × 1,652.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.62x = 6,457,167.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,457,167.85/2,831.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.38

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