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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.18, 4,879.02 and 1,612.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.18, 4,879.02 and 1,612.80 is: 2,417.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.18 : 4,879.02 = 1,612.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.18/4,879.02 = 1,612.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.18x = 4,879.02 × 1,612.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.18x = 7,868,883.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,868,883.46/3,255.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.34

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