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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.41, 4,019.21 and 1,653.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.41, 4,019.21 and 1,653.44 is: 2,281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.41 : 4,019.21 = 1,653.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.41/4,019.21 = 1,653.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.41x = 4,019.21 × 1,653.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.41x = 6,645,522.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,645,522.58/2,912.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.80

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