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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.31, 4,483.82 and 1,922.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.31, 4,483.82 and 1,922.01 is: 2,653.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.31 : 4,483.82 = 1,922.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.31/4,483.82 = 1,922.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.31x = 4,483.82 × 1,922.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.31x = 8,617,942.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,617,942.52/3,248.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,653.06

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