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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.22, 4,869.78 and 1,601.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.22, 4,869.78 and 1,601.94 is: 2,403.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.22 : 4,869.78 = 1,601.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.22/4,869.78 = 1,601.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.22x = 4,869.78 × 1,601.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.22x = 7,801,095.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,801,095.37/3,245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.87

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