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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.54, 4,212.52 and 1,655.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.54, 4,212.52 and 1,655.30 is: 2,284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.54 : 4,212.52 = 1,655.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.54/4,212.52 = 1,655.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.54x = 4,212.52 × 1,655.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.54x = 6,972,984.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,972,984.36/3,052.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.32

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