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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.39, 4,872.33 and 1,608.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.39, 4,872.33 and 1,608.13 is: 2,410.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.39 : 4,872.33 = 1,608.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.39/4,872.33 = 1,608.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.39x = 4,872.33 × 1,608.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.39x = 7,835,321.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,835,321.83/3,250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.58

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