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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.83, 4,487.44 and 1,925.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.83, 4,487.44 and 1,925.56 is: 2,657.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.83 : 4,487.44 = 1,925.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.83/4,487.44 = 1,925.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.83x = 4,487.44 × 1,925.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.83x = 8,640,834.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,640,834.97/3,251.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.22

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