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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,053.41, 4,213.69 and 1,656.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,053.41, 4,213.69 and 1,656.16 is: 2,285.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,053.41 : 4,213.69 = 1,656.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,053.41/4,213.69 = 1,656.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,053.41x = 4,213.69 × 1,656.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,053.41x = 6,978,530.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,978,530.16/3,053.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.49

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