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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.77, 4,212.84 and 1,655.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.77, 4,212.84 and 1,655.52 is: 2,284.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.77 : 4,212.84 = 1,655.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.77/4,212.84 = 1,655.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.77x = 4,212.84 × 1,655.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.77x = 6,974,440.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,974,440.88/3,052.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.63

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