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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.22, 3,909.27 and 1,653.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.22, 3,909.27 and 1,653.94 is: 2,282.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.22 : 3,909.27 = 1,653.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.22/3,909.27 = 1,653.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.22x = 3,909.27 × 1,653.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.22x = 6,465,698.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,465,698.02/2,832.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.91

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