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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.16, 4,209.22 and 1,652.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.16, 4,209.22 and 1,652.91 is: 2,281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.16 : 4,209.22 = 1,652.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.16/4,209.22 = 1,652.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.16x = 4,209.22 × 1,652.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.16x = 6,957,438.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,957,438.81/3,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.01

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