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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.61, 4,212.61 and 1,655.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.61, 4,212.61 and 1,655.36 is: 2,284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.61 : 4,212.61 = 1,655.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.61/4,212.61 = 1,655.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.61x = 4,212.61 × 1,655.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.61x = 6,973,376.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,973,376.69/3,052.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.40

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