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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.54, 4,875.68 and 1,609.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.54, 4,875.68 and 1,609.16 is: 2,410.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.54 : 4,875.68 = 1,609.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.54/4,875.68 = 1,609.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.54x = 4,875.68 × 1,609.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.54x = 7,845,749.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,845,749.23/3,254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.71

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