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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.35, 4,484.70 and 1,924.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.35, 4,484.70 and 1,924.38 is: 2,655.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.35 : 4,484.70 = 1,924.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.35/4,484.70 = 1,924.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.35x = 4,484.70 × 1,924.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.35x = 8,630,266.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,630,266.99/3,250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.18

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