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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.52, 4,209.74 and 1,653.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.52, 4,209.74 and 1,653.28 is: 2,281.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.52 : 4,209.74 = 1,653.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.52/4,209.74 = 1,653.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.52x = 4,209.74 × 1,653.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.52x = 6,959,878.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,959,878.95/3,050.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.54

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