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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.88, 4,210.21 and 1,653.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.88, 4,210.21 and 1,653.63 is: 2,282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.88 : 4,210.21 = 1,653.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.88/4,210.21 = 1,653.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.88x = 4,210.21 × 1,653.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.88x = 6,962,129.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,962,129.56/3,050.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.01

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