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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.46, 2,473.82 and 1,103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.46, 2,473.82 and 1,103.28 is: 1,651.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.46 : 2,473.82 = 1,103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.46/2,473.82 = 1,103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.46x = 2,473.82 × 1,103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.46x = 2,729,316.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,316.13/1,652.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.67

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