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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.06, 4,114.94 and 1,655.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.06, 4,114.94 and 1,655.46 is: 2,284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.06 : 4,114.94 = 1,655.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.06/4,114.94 = 1,655.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.06x = 4,114.94 × 1,655.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.06x = 6,812,110.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,812,110.30/2,982.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.36

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