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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.94, 4,868.67 and 1,602.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.94, 4,868.67 and 1,602.02 is: 2,401.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.94 : 4,868.67 = 1,602.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.94/4,868.67 = 1,602.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.94x = 4,868.67 × 1,602.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.94x = 7,799,706.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,799,706.71/3,247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.43

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