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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.63, 4,485.93 and 1,923.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.63, 4,485.93 and 1,923.85 is: 2,654.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.63 : 4,485.93 = 1,923.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.63/4,485.93 = 1,923.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.63x = 4,485.93 × 1,923.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.63x = 8,630,234.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,630,234.00/3,250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,654.95

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