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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.27, 4,883.49 and 1,607.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.27, 4,883.49 and 1,607.73 is: 2,411.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.27 : 4,883.49 = 1,607.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.27/4,883.49 = 1,607.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.27x = 4,883.49 × 1,607.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.27x = 7,851,333.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,851,333.38/3,255.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.88

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