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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.58, 4,021.26 and 1,654.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.58, 4,021.26 and 1,654.72 is: 2,283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.58 : 4,021.26 = 1,654.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.58/4,021.26 = 1,654.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.58x = 4,021.26 × 1,654.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.58x = 6,654,059.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,654,059.35/2,913.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.81

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