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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,242.70, 4,864.73 and 1,597.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,242.70, 4,864.73 and 1,597.32 is: 2,396.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,242.70 : 4,864.73 = 1,597.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,242.70/4,864.73 = 1,597.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,242.70x = 4,864.73 × 1,597.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,242.70x = 7,770,522.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,770,522.54/3,242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.31

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