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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.66, 4,864.25 and 1,928.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.66, 4,864.25 and 1,928.81 is: 2,891.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.66 : 4,864.25 = 1,928.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.66/4,864.25 = 1,928.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.66x = 4,864.25 × 1,928.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.66x = 9,382,231.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,382,231.03/3,244.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.59

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