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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.50, 4,875.27 and 1,606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.50, 4,875.27 and 1,606.06 is: 2,405.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.50 : 4,875.27 = 1,606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.50/4,875.27 = 1,606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.50x = 4,875.27 × 1,606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.50x = 7,829,976.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,829,976.14/3,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.89

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