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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.49, 4,486.82 and 1,924.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.49, 4,486.82 and 1,924.19 is: 2,656.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.49 : 4,486.82 = 1,924.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.49/4,486.82 = 1,924.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.49x = 4,486.82 × 1,924.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.49x = 8,633,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,633,462.12/3,250.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656.05

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