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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.53, 4,487.13 and 1,924.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.53, 4,487.13 and 1,924.29 is: 2,656.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.53 : 4,487.13 = 1,924.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.53/4,487.13 = 1,924.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.53x = 4,487.13 × 1,924.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.53x = 8,634,539.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,634,539.39/3,250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656.35

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