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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,053.91, 4,214.39 and 1,656.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,053.91, 4,214.39 and 1,656.66 is: 2,286.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,053.91 : 4,214.39 = 1,656.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,053.91/4,214.39 = 1,656.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,053.91x = 4,214.39 × 1,656.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,053.91x = 6,981,811.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,981,811.34/3,053.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.19

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