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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.60, 4,886.25 and 1,617.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.60, 4,886.25 and 1,617.25 is: 2,422.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.60 : 4,886.25 = 1,617.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.60/4,886.25 = 1,617.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.60x = 4,886.25 × 1,617.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.60x = 7,902,287.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,902,287.81/3,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.83

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