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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.72, 4,489.86 and 1,909.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.72, 4,489.86 and 1,909.19 is: 2,634.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.72 : 4,489.86 = 1,909.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.72/4,489.86 = 1,909.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.72x = 4,489.86 × 1,909.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.72x = 8,571,980.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,571,980.89/3,253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,634.52

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