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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.93, 3,909.45 and 1,654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.93, 3,909.45 and 1,654.08 is: 2,282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.93 : 3,909.45 = 1,654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.93/3,909.45 = 1,654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.93x = 3,909.45 × 1,654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.93x = 6,466,543.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,466,543.06/2,832.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.63

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