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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.92, 4,486.32 and 1,853.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.92, 4,486.32 and 1,853.76 is: 2,558.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.92 : 4,486.32 = 1,853.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.92/4,486.32 = 1,853.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.92x = 4,486.32 × 1,853.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.92x = 8,316,560.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,316,560.56/3,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.22

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