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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.61, 4,484.76 and 2,354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.61, 4,484.76 and 2,354.04 is: 3,246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.61 : 4,484.76 = 2,354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.61/4,484.76 = 2,354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.61x = 4,484.76 × 2,354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.61x = 10,557,304.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,557,304.43/3,251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.79

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