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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.80, 4,482.84 and 1,924.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.80, 4,482.84 and 1,924.56 is: 2,653.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.80 : 4,482.84 = 1,924.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.80/4,482.84 = 1,924.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.80x = 4,482.84 × 1,924.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.80x = 8,627,494.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,627,494.55/3,250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,653.96

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