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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.18, 4,018.91 and 1,653.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.18, 4,018.91 and 1,653.29 is: 2,281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.18 : 4,018.91 = 1,653.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.18/4,018.91 = 1,653.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.18x = 4,018.91 × 1,653.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.18x = 6,644,423.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,644,423.71/2,912.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.60

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