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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.88, 4,021.01 and 1,654.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.88, 4,021.01 and 1,654.77 is: 2,283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.88 : 4,021.01 = 1,654.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.88/4,021.01 = 1,654.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.88x = 4,021.01 × 1,654.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.88x = 6,653,840.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,653,840.80/2,913.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.50

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