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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.49, 4,112.99 and 1,654.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.49, 4,112.99 and 1,654.16 is: 2,282.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.49 : 4,112.99 = 1,654.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.49/4,112.99 = 1,654.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.49x = 4,112.99 × 1,654.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.49x = 6,803,514.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,803,514.70/2,980.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.69

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