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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.84, 3,909.57 and 1,654.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.84, 3,909.57 and 1,654.29 is: 2,283.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.84 : 3,909.57 = 1,654.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.84/3,909.57 = 1,654.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.84x = 3,909.57 × 1,654.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.84x = 6,467,556.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,467,556.35/2,832.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.06

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