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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050, 4,209 and 1,652.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050, 4,209 and 1,652.76 is: 2,280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050 : 4,209 = 1,652.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050/4,209 = 1,652.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050x = 4,209 × 1,652.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050x = 6,956,466.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,956,466.84/3,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.81

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