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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.51, 4,877.07 and 1,607.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.51, 4,877.07 and 1,607.02 is: 2,411.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.51 : 4,877.07 = 1,607.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.51/4,877.07 = 1,607.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.51x = 4,877.07 × 1,607.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.51x = 7,837,549.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,837,549.03/3,250.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.18

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