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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,243.57, 4,866.50 and 1,601.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,243.57, 4,866.50 and 1,601.26 is: 2,402.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,243.57 : 4,866.50 = 1,601.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,243.57/4,866.50 = 1,601.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,243.57x = 4,866.50 × 1,601.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,243.57x = 7,792,523.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,792,523.78/3,243.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.46

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