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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.69, 4,212.71 and 1,655.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.69, 4,212.71 and 1,655.44 is: 2,284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.69 : 4,212.71 = 1,655.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.69/4,212.71 = 1,655.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.69x = 4,212.71 × 1,655.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.69x = 6,973,876.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,973,876.04/3,052.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.50

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