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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.89, 4,492.41 and 2,506.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.89, 4,492.41 and 2,506.44 is: 3,460.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.89 : 4,492.41 = 2,506.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.89/4,492.41 = 2,506.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.89x = 4,492.41 × 2,506.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.89x = 11,259,956.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,259,956.12/3,253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.46

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