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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.44, 4,488.43 and 1,925.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.44, 4,488.43 and 1,925.88 is: 2,657.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.44 : 4,488.43 = 1,925.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.44/4,488.43 = 1,925.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.44x = 4,488.43 × 1,925.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.44x = 8,644,177.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,644,177.57/3,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.75

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