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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.78, 4,675.39 and 1,654.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.78, 4,675.39 and 1,654.88 is: 2,483.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.78 : 4,675.39 = 1,654.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.78/4,675.39 = 1,654.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.78x = 4,675.39 × 1,654.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.78x = 7,737,201.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,737,201.85/3,115.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,483.23

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