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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.35, 4,486.08 and 1,925.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.35, 4,486.08 and 1,925.38 is: 2,656.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.35 : 4,486.08 = 1,925.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.35/4,486.08 = 1,925.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.35x = 4,486.08 × 1,925.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.35x = 8,637,408.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,637,408.71/3,251.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656.56

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