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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.67, 4,871.37 and 1,606.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.67, 4,871.37 and 1,606.29 is: 2,406.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.67 : 4,871.37 = 1,606.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.67/4,871.37 = 1,606.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.67x = 4,871.37 × 1,606.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.67x = 7,824,832.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,824,832.92/3,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.40

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