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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.85, 4,486.77 and 1,925.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.85, 4,486.77 and 1,925.88 is: 2,657.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.85 : 4,486.77 = 1,925.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.85/4,486.77 = 1,925.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.85x = 4,486.77 × 1,925.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.85x = 8,640,980.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,640,980.61/3,251.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.25

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