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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.85, 4,485.39 and 1,924.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.85, 4,485.39 and 1,924.88 is: 2,655.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.85 : 4,485.39 = 1,924.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.85/4,485.39 = 1,924.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.85x = 4,485.39 × 1,924.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.85x = 8,633,837.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,633,837.50/3,250.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.87

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