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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.88, 4,867.22 and 1,602.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.88, 4,867.22 and 1,602.14 is: 2,400.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.88 : 4,867.22 = 1,602.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.88/4,867.22 = 1,602.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.88x = 4,867.22 × 1,602.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.88x = 7,797,947.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,797,947.52/3,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,400.94

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