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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.71, 4,867.92 and 1,602.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.71, 4,867.92 and 1,602.03 is: 2,403.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.71 : 4,867.92 = 1,602.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.71/4,867.92 = 1,602.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.71x = 4,867.92 × 1,602.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.71x = 7,798,553.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,798,553.88/3,244.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.47

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