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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.89, 4,211.60 and 1,654.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.89, 4,211.60 and 1,654.64 is: 2,283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.89 : 4,211.60 = 1,654.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.89/4,211.60 = 1,654.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.89x = 4,211.60 × 1,654.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.89x = 6,968,673.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,968,673.55/3,051.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.40

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