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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,048.53, 4,206.97 and 1,651.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,048.53, 4,206.97 and 1,651.28 is: 2,278.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,048.53 : 4,206.97 = 1,651.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,048.53/4,206.97 = 1,651.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,048.53x = 4,206.97 × 1,651.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,048.53x = 6,946,866.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,946,866.45/3,048.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.76

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