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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.65, 4,112.85 and 1,654.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.65, 4,112.85 and 1,654.37 is: 2,282.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.65 : 4,112.85 = 1,654.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.65/4,112.85 = 1,654.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.65x = 4,112.85 × 1,654.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.65x = 6,804,155.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,804,155.09/2,980.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.78

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