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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.60, 4,866.90 and 2,553.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.60, 4,866.90 and 2,553.40 is: 3,830.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.60 : 4,866.90 = 2,553.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.60/4,866.90 = 2,553.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.60x = 4,866.90 × 2,553.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.60x = 12,427,142.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,427,142.46/3,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.10

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