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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.48, 4,209.65 and 1,653.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.48, 4,209.65 and 1,653.23 is: 2,281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.48 : 4,209.65 = 1,653.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.48/4,209.65 = 1,653.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.48x = 4,209.65 × 1,653.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.48x = 6,959,511.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,959,511.40/3,050.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.45

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