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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.52, 4,212.46 and 1,655.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.52, 4,212.46 and 1,655.24 is: 2,284.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.52 : 4,212.46 = 1,655.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.52/4,212.46 = 1,655.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.52x = 4,212.46 × 1,655.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.52x = 6,972,632.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,972,632.29/3,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.22

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