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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.50, 4,870.09 and 1,601.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.50, 4,870.09 and 1,601.46 is: 2,402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.50 : 4,870.09 = 1,601.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.50/4,870.09 = 1,601.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.50x = 4,870.09 × 1,601.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.50x = 7,799,254.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,799,254.33/3,246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.36

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