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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.70, 4,211.32 and 1,654.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.70, 4,211.32 and 1,654.45 is: 2,283.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.70 : 4,211.32 = 1,654.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.70/4,211.32 = 1,654.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.70x = 4,211.32 × 1,654.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.70x = 6,967,418.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,967,418.37/3,051.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.13

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