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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,053.60, 4,213.96 and 1,656.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,053.60, 4,213.96 and 1,656.34 is: 2,285.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,053.60 : 4,213.96 = 1,656.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,053.60/4,213.96 = 1,656.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,053.60x = 4,213.96 × 1,656.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,053.60x = 6,979,750.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,979,750.51/3,053.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.74

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