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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.36, 4,212.27 and 1,655.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.36, 4,212.27 and 1,655.11 is: 2,284.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.36 : 4,212.27 = 1,655.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.36/4,212.27 = 1,655.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.36x = 4,212.27 × 1,655.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.36x = 6,971,770.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,971,770.20/3,052.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.06

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