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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.71, 4,488.50 and 1,926.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.71, 4,488.50 and 1,926.55 is: 2,659.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.71 : 4,488.50 = 1,926.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.71/4,488.50 = 1,926.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.71x = 4,488.50 × 1,926.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.71x = 8,647,313.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,647,313.27/3,251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.31

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