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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.59, 4,863.77 and 1,601.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.59, 4,863.77 and 1,601.21 is: 2,398.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.59 : 4,863.77 = 1,601.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.59/4,863.77 = 1,601.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.59x = 4,863.77 × 1,601.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.59x = 7,787,927.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,787,927.32/3,246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.80

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