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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.26, 4,209.36 and 1,653

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.26, 4,209.36 and 1,653 is: 2,281.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.26 : 4,209.36 = 1,653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.26/4,209.36 = 1,653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.26x = 4,209.36 × 1,653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.26x = 6,958,072.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,958,072.08/3,050.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.14

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