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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.96, 4,487.42 and 1,925.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.96, 4,487.42 and 1,925.44 is: 2,656.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.96 : 4,487.42 = 1,925.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.96/4,487.42 = 1,925.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.96x = 4,487.42 × 1,925.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.96x = 8,640,257.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,640,257.96/3,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656.94

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