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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.07, 4,018.70 and 1,653.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.07, 4,018.70 and 1,653.03 is: 2,281.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.07 : 4,018.70 = 1,653.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.07/4,018.70 = 1,653.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.07x = 4,018.70 × 1,653.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.07x = 6,643,023.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,643,023.40/2,912.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.20

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