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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.74, 4,113.25 and 1,654.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.74, 4,113.25 and 1,654.41 is: 2,282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.74 : 4,113.25 = 1,654.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.74/4,113.25 = 1,654.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.74x = 4,113.25 × 1,654.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.74x = 6,805,001.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,805,001.93/2,980.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.99

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