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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,053.58, 4,213.95 and 1,656.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,053.58, 4,213.95 and 1,656.34 is: 2,285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,053.58 : 4,213.95 = 1,656.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,053.58/4,213.95 = 1,656.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,053.58x = 4,213.95 × 1,656.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,053.58x = 6,979,733.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,979,733.94/3,053.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.75

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