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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.41, 4,568.85 and 1,654.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.41, 4,568.85 and 1,654.77 is: 2,486.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.41 : 4,568.85 = 1,654.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.41/4,568.85 = 1,654.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.41x = 4,568.85 × 1,654.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.41x = 7,560,395.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,560,395.91/3,040.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.64

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