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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.19, 4,877.37 and 1,691.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.19, 4,877.37 and 1,691.97 is: 2,535.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.19 : 4,877.37 = 1,691.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.19/4,877.37 = 1,691.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.19x = 4,877.37 × 1,691.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.19x = 8,252,363.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,252,363.72/3,254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.92

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