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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.34, 4,112.42 and 1,654.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.34, 4,112.42 and 1,654.14 is: 2,282.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.34 : 4,112.42 = 1,654.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.34/4,112.42 = 1,654.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.34x = 4,112.42 × 1,654.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.34x = 6,802,518.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,802,518.42/2,980.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.46

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