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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.61, 4,113.25 and 1,654.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.61, 4,113.25 and 1,654.32 is: 2,282.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.61 : 4,113.25 = 1,654.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.61/4,113.25 = 1,654.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.61x = 4,113.25 × 1,654.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.61x = 6,804,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,804,631.74/2,980.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.97

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