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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.07, 4,485.51 and 1,924.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.07, 4,485.51 and 1,924.29 is: 2,654.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.07 : 4,485.51 = 1,924.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.07/4,485.51 = 1,924.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.07x = 4,485.51 × 1,924.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.07x = 8,631,422.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,631,422.04/3,251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,654.95

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