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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.27, 4,210.71 and 1,654.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.27, 4,210.71 and 1,654.02 is: 2,282.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.27 : 4,210.71 = 1,654.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.27/4,210.71 = 1,654.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.27x = 4,210.71 × 1,654.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.27x = 6,964,598.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,964,598.55/3,051.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.52

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