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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.03, 4,864.42 and 1,601.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.03, 4,864.42 and 1,601.65 is: 2,399.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.03 : 4,864.42 = 1,601.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.03/4,864.42 = 1,601.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.03x = 4,864.42 × 1,601.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.03x = 7,791,098.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,791,098.29/3,247.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,399.45

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