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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.78, 4,210.08 and 1,653.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.78, 4,210.08 and 1,653.53 is: 2,281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.78 : 4,210.08 = 1,653.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.78/4,210.08 = 1,653.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.78x = 4,210.08 × 1,653.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.78x = 6,961,493.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,961,493.58/3,050.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.87

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