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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.19, 4,869.05 and 1,602.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.19, 4,869.05 and 1,602.27 is: 2,401.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.19 : 4,869.05 = 1,602.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.19/4,869.05 = 1,602.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.19x = 4,869.05 × 1,602.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.19x = 7,801,524.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,801,524.73/3,248.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.81

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