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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.98, 4,884.19 and 1,612.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.98, 4,884.19 and 1,612.09 is: 2,418.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.98 : 4,884.19 = 1,612.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.98/4,884.19 = 1,612.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.98x = 4,884.19 × 1,612.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.98x = 7,873,732.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,873,732.99/3,255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.24

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