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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.77, 4,481.28 and 1,921.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.77, 4,481.28 and 1,921.54 is: 2,650.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.77 : 4,481.28 = 1,921.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.77/4,481.28 = 1,921.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.77x = 4,481.28 × 1,921.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.77x = 8,610,938.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,610,938.42/3,248.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.52

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