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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.96, 4,486.91 and 1,925.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.96, 4,486.91 and 1,925.31 is: 2,657.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.96 : 4,486.91 = 1,925.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.96/4,486.91 = 1,925.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.96x = 4,486.91 × 1,925.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.96x = 8,638,699.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,638,699.89/3,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.27

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