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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.88, 4,486.80 and 1,925.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.88, 4,486.80 and 1,925.04 is: 2,656.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.88 : 4,486.80 = 1,925.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.88/4,486.80 = 1,925.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.88x = 4,486.80 × 1,925.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.88x = 8,637,269.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,637,269.47/3,251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656.08

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