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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.80, 4,867.20 and 1,602.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.80, 4,867.20 and 1,602.48 is: 2,403.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.80 : 4,867.20 = 1,602.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.80/4,867.20 = 1,602.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.80x = 4,867.20 × 1,602.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.80x = 7,799,590.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,799,590.66/3,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.72

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