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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.43, 4,484.88 and 1,924.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.43, 4,484.88 and 1,924.23 is: 2,654.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.43 : 4,484.88 = 1,924.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.43/4,484.88 = 1,924.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.43x = 4,484.88 × 1,924.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.43x = 8,629,940.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,629,940.64/3,251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,654.20

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