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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.26, 4,950.48 and 1,656.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.26, 4,950.48 and 1,656.46 is: 2,483.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.26 : 4,950.48 = 1,656.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.26/4,950.48 = 1,656.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.26x = 4,950.48 × 1,656.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.26x = 8,200,272.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,200,272.10/3,302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,483.23

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