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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.65, 4,562.43 and 1,654.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.65, 4,562.43 and 1,654.66 is: 2,481.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.65 : 4,562.43 = 1,654.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.65/4,562.43 = 1,654.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.65x = 4,562.43 × 1,654.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.65x = 7,549,270.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,549,270.42/3,041.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.97

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