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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.49, 4,489.18 and 1,927.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.49, 4,489.18 and 1,927.45 is: 2,659.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.49 : 4,489.18 = 1,927.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.49/4,489.18 = 1,927.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.49x = 4,489.18 × 1,927.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.49x = 8,652,669.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,652,669.99/3,253.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.50

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