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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.18, 4,209.26 and 1,652.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.18, 4,209.26 and 1,652.93 is: 2,281.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.18 : 4,209.26 = 1,652.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.18/4,209.26 = 1,652.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.18x = 4,209.26 × 1,652.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.18x = 6,957,612.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,957,612.13/3,050.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.05

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