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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.21, 4,490.53 and 1,927.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.21, 4,490.53 and 1,927.69 is: 2,660.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.21 : 4,490.53 = 1,927.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.21/4,490.53 = 1,927.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.21x = 4,490.53 × 1,927.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.21x = 8,656,340.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,656,340.14/3,254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.04

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