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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,053.51, 4,213.85 and 1,656.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,053.51, 4,213.85 and 1,656.26 is: 2,285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,053.51 : 4,213.85 = 1,656.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,053.51/4,213.85 = 1,656.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,053.51x = 4,213.85 × 1,656.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,053.51x = 6,979,201.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,979,201.85/3,053.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.64

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