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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.55, 3,909.27 and 1,653.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.55, 3,909.27 and 1,653.63 is: 2,282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.55 : 3,909.27 = 1,653.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.55/3,909.27 = 1,653.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.55x = 3,909.27 × 1,653.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.55x = 6,464,486.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,464,486.15/2,832.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.21

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