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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.86, 4,881.42 and 1,937.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.86, 4,881.42 and 1,937.25 is: 2,906.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.86 : 4,881.42 = 1,937.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.86/4,881.42 = 1,937.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.86x = 4,881.42 × 1,937.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.86x = 9,456,530.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,456,530.90/3,253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,906.25

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