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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.46, 4,485.36 and 1,923.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.46, 4,485.36 and 1,923.93 is: 2,654.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.46 : 4,485.36 = 1,923.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.46/4,485.36 = 1,923.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.46x = 4,485.36 × 1,923.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.46x = 8,629,518.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,629,518.66/3,250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,654.86

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