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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.78, 4,488.30 and 1,925.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.78, 4,488.30 and 1,925.88 is: 2,658.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.78 : 4,488.30 = 1,925.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.78/4,488.30 = 1,925.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.78x = 4,488.30 × 1,925.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.78x = 8,643,927.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,643,927.20/3,251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.22

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