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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.48, 4,211.02 and 1,654.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.48, 4,211.02 and 1,654.22 is: 2,282.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.48 : 4,211.02 = 1,654.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.48/4,211.02 = 1,654.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.48x = 4,211.02 × 1,654.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.48x = 6,965,953.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,965,953.50/3,051.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.81

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