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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.66, 4,113.20 and 1,654.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.66, 4,113.20 and 1,654.38 is: 2,282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.66 : 4,113.20 = 1,654.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.66/4,113.20 = 1,654.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.66x = 4,113.20 × 1,654.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.66x = 6,804,795.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,804,795.82/2,980.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.98

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