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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.89, 4,210.21 and 1,653.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.89, 4,210.21 and 1,653.64 is: 2,282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.89 : 4,210.21 = 1,653.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.89/4,210.21 = 1,653.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.89x = 4,210.21 × 1,653.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.89x = 6,962,171.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,962,171.66/3,050.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.01

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