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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.13, 4,211.96 and 1,654.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.13, 4,211.96 and 1,654.88 is: 2,283.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.13 : 4,211.96 = 1,654.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.13/4,211.96 = 1,654.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.13x = 4,211.96 × 1,654.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.13x = 6,970,259.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,970,259.03/3,052.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.74

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