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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.70, 4,669.05 and 1,654.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.70, 4,669.05 and 1,654.70 is: 2,482.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.70 : 4,669.05 = 1,654.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.70/4,669.05 = 1,654.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.70x = 4,669.05 × 1,654.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.70x = 7,725,877.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,725,877.04/3,112.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.05

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