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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.98, 4,742.24 and 1,601.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.98, 4,742.24 and 1,601.54 is: 2,401.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.98 : 4,742.24 = 1,601.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.98/4,742.24 = 1,601.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.98x = 4,742.24 × 1,601.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.98x = 7,594,887.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,594,887.05/3,161.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.94

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