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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.14, 4,887.25 and 1,695.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.14, 4,887.25 and 1,695.22 is: 2,545.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.14 : 4,887.25 = 1,695.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.14/4,887.25 = 1,695.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.14x = 4,887.25 × 1,695.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.14x = 8,284,947.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,284,947.49/3,254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.97

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