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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.06, 4,208.97 and 1,652.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.06, 4,208.97 and 1,652.78 is: 2,280.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.06 : 4,208.97 = 1,652.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.06/4,208.97 = 1,652.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.06x = 4,208.97 × 1,652.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.06x = 6,956,501.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,956,501.44/3,050.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.78

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