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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.31, 2,473.60 and 1,103.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.31, 2,473.60 and 1,103.13 is: 1,651.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.31 : 2,473.60 = 1,103.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.31/2,473.60 = 1,103.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.31x = 2,473.60 × 1,103.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.31x = 2,728,690
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,690/1,652.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.44

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