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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.49, 4,487.81 and 1,926.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.49, 4,487.81 and 1,926.45 is: 2,658.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.49 : 4,487.81 = 1,926.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.49/4,487.81 = 1,926.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.49x = 4,487.81 × 1,926.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.49x = 8,645,531.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,645,531.94/3,252.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.13

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