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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.52, 3,932.34 and 1,654.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.52, 3,932.34 and 1,654.74 is: 2,283.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.52 : 3,932.34 = 1,654.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.52/3,932.34 = 1,654.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.52x = 3,932.34 × 1,654.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.52x = 6,507,000.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,507,000.29/2,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.54

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