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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.08, 4,484.82 and 1,924.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.08, 4,484.82 and 1,924.24 is: 2,654.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.08 : 4,484.82 = 1,924.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.08/4,484.82 = 1,924.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.08x = 4,484.82 × 1,924.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.08x = 8,629,870.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,629,870.04/3,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,654.46

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