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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.58, 4,019.37 and 1,653.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.58, 4,019.37 and 1,653.63 is: 2,282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.58 : 4,019.37 = 1,653.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.58/4,019.37 = 1,653.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.58x = 4,019.37 × 1,653.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.58x = 6,646,550.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,646,550.81/2,912.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.01

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