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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.54, 4,209.78 and 1,653.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.54, 4,209.78 and 1,653.32 is: 2,281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.54 : 4,209.78 = 1,653.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.54/4,209.78 = 1,653.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.54x = 4,209.78 × 1,653.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.54x = 6,960,113.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,960,113.47/3,050.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.60

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