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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.51, 4,044.03 and 1,654.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.51, 4,044.03 and 1,654.27 is: 2,282.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.51 : 4,044.03 = 1,654.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.51/4,044.03 = 1,654.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.51x = 4,044.03 × 1,654.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.51x = 6,689,917.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,689,917.51/2,930.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.85

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