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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.11, 6,379.40 and 1,654.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.11, 6,379.40 and 1,654.04 is: 2,482.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.11 : 6,379.40 = 1,654.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.11/6,379.40 = 1,654.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.11x = 6,379.40 × 1,654.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.11x = 10,551,742.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,551,742.61/4,251.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.12

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