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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.15, 4,115.27 and 1,655.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.15, 4,115.27 and 1,655.84 is: 2,285.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.15 : 4,115.27 = 1,655.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.15/4,115.27 = 1,655.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.15x = 4,115.27 × 1,655.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.15x = 6,814,243.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,814,243.10/2,982.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.01

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