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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.17, 4,869.12 and 1,604.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.17, 4,869.12 and 1,604.79 is: 2,404.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.17 : 4,869.12 = 1,604.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.17/4,869.12 = 1,604.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.17x = 4,869.12 × 1,604.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.17x = 7,813,915.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,813,915.08/3,250.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,404.16

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