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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.38, 4,210.91 and 1,654.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.38, 4,210.91 and 1,654.13 is: 2,282.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.38 : 4,210.91 = 1,654.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.38/4,210.91 = 1,654.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.38x = 4,210.91 × 1,654.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.38x = 6,965,363.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,965,363.23/3,051.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.70

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