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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.98, 4,017.02 and 1,652.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.98, 4,017.02 and 1,652.01 is: 2,279.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.98 : 4,017.02 = 1,652.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.98/4,017.02 = 1,652.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.98x = 4,017.02 × 1,652.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.98x = 6,636,156.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,636,156.48/2,910.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.70

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