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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,504.62, 5,253.86 and 1,656.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,504.62, 5,253.86 and 1,656.27 is: 2,482.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,504.62 : 5,253.86 = 1,656.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,504.62/5,253.86 = 1,656.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,504.62x = 5,253.86 × 1,656.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,504.62x = 8,701,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,701,810.70/3,504.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.95

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