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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.62, 5,177.42 and 1,602.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.62, 5,177.42 and 1,602.48 is: 2,403.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.62 : 5,177.42 = 1,602.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.62/5,177.42 = 1,602.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.62x = 5,177.42 × 1,602.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.62x = 8,296,712.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,296,712.00/3,451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.72

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