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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.54, 4,211.19 and 1,654.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.54, 4,211.19 and 1,654.29 is: 2,282.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.54 : 4,211.19 = 1,654.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.54/4,211.19 = 1,654.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.54x = 4,211.19 × 1,654.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.54x = 6,966,529.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,966,529.51/3,051.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.96

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