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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.64, 4,209.87 and 1,653.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.64, 4,209.87 and 1,653.39 is: 2,281.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.64 : 4,209.87 = 1,653.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.64/4,209.87 = 1,653.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.64x = 4,209.87 × 1,653.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.64x = 6,960,556.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,960,556.96/3,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.67

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