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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.03, 4,568.28 and 1,654.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.03, 4,568.28 and 1,654.39 is: 2,486.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.03 : 4,568.28 = 1,654.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.03/4,568.28 = 1,654.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.03x = 4,568.28 × 1,654.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.03x = 7,557,716.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,557,716.75/3,040.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.07

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