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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.12, 4,486.36 and 1,924.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.12, 4,486.36 and 1,924.28 is: 2,656.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.12 : 4,486.36 = 1,924.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.12/4,486.36 = 1,924.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.12x = 4,486.36 × 1,924.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.12x = 8,633,012.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,633,012.82/3,250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656.21

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