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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.84, 4,019.40 and 1,653.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.84, 4,019.40 and 1,653.80 is: 2,282.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.84 : 4,019.40 = 1,653.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.84/4,019.40 = 1,653.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.84x = 4,019.40 × 1,653.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.84x = 6,647,283.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,647,283.72/2,912.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.06

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