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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.98, 4,210.34 and 1,653.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.98, 4,210.34 and 1,653.73 is: 2,282.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.98 : 4,210.34 = 1,653.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.98/4,210.34 = 1,653.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.98x = 4,210.34 × 1,653.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.98x = 6,962,757.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,962,757.30/3,050.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.14

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