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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.62, 4,021.80 and 1,655.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.62, 4,021.80 and 1,655.46 is: 2,284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.62 : 4,021.80 = 1,655.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.62/4,021.80 = 1,655.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.62x = 4,021.80 × 1,655.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.62x = 6,657,929.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,657,929.03/2,914.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.32

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