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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.08, 4,490.16 and 1,927.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.08, 4,490.16 and 1,927.84 is: 2,660.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.08 : 4,490.16 = 1,927.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.08/4,490.16 = 1,927.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.08x = 4,490.16 × 1,927.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.08x = 8,656,310.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,656,310.05/3,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.14

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