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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.14, 4,209.19 and 1,652.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.14, 4,209.19 and 1,652.88 is: 2,280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.14 : 4,209.19 = 1,652.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.14/4,209.19 = 1,652.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.14x = 4,209.19 × 1,652.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.14x = 6,957,285.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,957,285.97/3,050.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.97

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