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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.54, 4,138.18 and 1,654.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.54, 4,138.18 and 1,654.15 is: 2,282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.54 : 4,138.18 = 1,654.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.54/4,138.18 = 1,654.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.54x = 4,138.18 × 1,654.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.54x = 6,845,149.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,845,149.76/2,998.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.82

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