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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.66, 4,865.75 and 1,929.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.66, 4,865.75 and 1,929.81 is: 2,893.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.66 : 4,865.75 = 1,929.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.66/4,865.75 = 1,929.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.66x = 4,865.75 × 1,929.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.66x = 9,389,973.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,389,973.01/3,245.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,893.09

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