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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.54, 4,212.54 and 1,655.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.54, 4,212.54 and 1,655.32 is: 2,284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.54 : 4,212.54 = 1,655.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.54/4,212.54 = 1,655.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.54x = 4,212.54 × 1,655.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.54x = 6,973,101.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,973,101.71/3,052.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.36

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