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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.23, 4,901.57 and 1,601.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.23, 4,901.57 and 1,601.33 is: 2,398.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.23 : 4,901.57 = 1,601.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.23/4,901.57 = 1,601.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.23x = 4,901.57 × 1,601.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.23x = 7,849,031.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,849,031.09/3,272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.68

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