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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.17, 4,018.72 and 1,653.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.17, 4,018.72 and 1,653.35 is: 2,281.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.17 : 4,018.72 = 1,653.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.17/4,018.72 = 1,653.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.17x = 4,018.72 × 1,653.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.17x = 6,644,322.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,644,322.35/2,912.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.57

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