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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.35, 4,488.84 and 1,927.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.35, 4,488.84 and 1,927.38 is: 2,659.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.35 : 4,488.84 = 1,927.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.35/4,488.84 = 1,927.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.35x = 4,488.84 × 1,927.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.35x = 8,651,700.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,651,700.44/3,253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.32

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