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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.98, 4,873.87 and 1,608.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.98, 4,873.87 and 1,608.09 is: 2,410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.98 : 4,873.87 = 1,608.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.98/4,873.87 = 1,608.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.98x = 4,873.87 × 1,608.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.98x = 7,837,605.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,837,605.34/3,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.10

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