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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,896, 3,996.72 and 1,654.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,896, 3,996.72 and 1,654.24 is: 2,282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,896 : 3,996.72 = 1,654.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,896/3,996.72 = 1,654.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,896x = 3,996.72 × 1,654.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,896x = 6,611,534.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,611,534.09/2,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.99

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