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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.57, 4,020.58 and 1,654.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.57, 4,020.58 and 1,654.46 is: 2,283.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.57 : 4,020.58 = 1,654.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.57/4,020.58 = 1,654.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.57x = 4,020.58 × 1,654.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.57x = 6,651,888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,651,888.79/2,913.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.07

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