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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.94, 4,875.57 and 1,789.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.94, 4,875.57 and 1,789.19 is: 2,684.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.94 : 4,875.57 = 1,789.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.94/4,875.57 = 1,789.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.94x = 4,875.57 × 1,789.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.94x = 8,723,321.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,723,321.09/3,248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.97

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