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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.53, 4,865.18 and 1,602.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.53, 4,865.18 and 1,602.15 is: 2,400.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.53 : 4,865.18 = 1,602.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.53/4,865.18 = 1,602.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.53x = 4,865.18 × 1,602.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.53x = 7,794,740.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,794,740.13/3,247.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,400.21

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