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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238.65, 4,858.11 and 1,937.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238.65, 4,858.11 and 1,937.25 is: 2,905.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238.65 : 4,858.11 = 1,937.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238.65/4,858.11 = 1,937.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238.65x = 4,858.11 × 1,937.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238.65x = 9,411,373.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,411,373.60/3,238.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,905.96

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