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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.16, 2,474.28 and 1,206.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.16, 2,474.28 and 1,206.21 is: 1,806.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.16 : 2,474.28 = 1,206.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.16/2,474.28 = 1,206.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.16x = 2,474.28 × 1,206.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.16x = 2,984,501.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,501.28/1,652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.42

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