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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.22, 4,209.30 and 1,652.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.22, 4,209.30 and 1,652.97 is: 2,281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.22 : 4,209.30 = 1,652.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.22/4,209.30 = 1,652.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.22x = 4,209.30 × 1,652.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.22x = 6,957,846.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,957,846.62/3,050.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.10

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