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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.52, 4,111.54 and 1,653.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.52, 4,111.54 and 1,653.14 is: 2,281.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.52 : 4,111.54 = 1,653.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.52/4,111.54 = 1,653.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.52x = 4,111.54 × 1,653.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.52x = 6,796,951.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,796,951.24/2,979.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.22

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