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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.34, 4,209.47 and 1,653.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.34, 4,209.47 and 1,653.09 is: 2,281.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.34 : 4,209.47 = 1,653.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.34/4,209.47 = 1,653.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.34x = 4,209.47 × 1,653.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.34x = 6,958,632.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,958,632.76/3,050.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.26

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