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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.54, 4,112.70 and 1,654.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.54, 4,112.70 and 1,654.24 is: 2,282.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.54 : 4,112.70 = 1,654.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.54/4,112.70 = 1,654.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.54x = 4,112.70 × 1,654.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.54x = 6,803,392.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,803,392.85/2,980.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.60

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