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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,054.53, 4,215.24 and 1,657.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,054.53, 4,215.24 and 1,657.28 is: 2,287.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,054.53 : 4,215.24 = 1,657.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,054.53/4,215.24 = 1,657.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,054.53x = 4,215.24 × 1,657.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,054.53x = 6,985,843.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,985,843.49/3,054.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.04

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