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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.68, 4,212.69 and 1,655.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.68, 4,212.69 and 1,655.43 is: 2,284.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.68 : 4,212.69 = 1,655.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.68/4,212.69 = 1,655.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.68x = 4,212.69 × 1,655.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.68x = 6,973,784.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,973,784.07/3,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.48

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