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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.02, 4,883.31 and 1,611.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.02, 4,883.31 and 1,611.99 is: 2,417.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.02 : 4,883.31 = 1,611.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.02/4,883.31 = 1,611.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.02x = 4,883.31 × 1,611.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.02x = 7,871,846.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,871,846.89/3,256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.63

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