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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.18, 4,046.19 and 1,655.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.18, 4,046.19 and 1,655.98 is: 2,285.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.18 : 4,046.19 = 1,655.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.18/4,046.19 = 1,655.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.18x = 4,046.19 × 1,655.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.18x = 6,700,425.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,700,425.47/2,932.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.13

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