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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246, 4,867.52 and 1,603.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246, 4,867.52 and 1,603.04 is: 2,403.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246 : 4,867.52 = 1,603.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246/4,867.52 = 1,603.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246x = 4,867.52 × 1,603.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246x = 7,802,829.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,802,829.26/3,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.83

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