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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.46, 4,212.39 and 1,655.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.46, 4,212.39 and 1,655.21 is: 2,284.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.46 : 4,212.39 = 1,655.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.46/4,212.39 = 1,655.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.46x = 4,212.39 × 1,655.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.46x = 6,972,368.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,972,368.99/3,052.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.18

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