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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.28, 4,882.50 and 2,162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.28, 4,882.50 and 2,162.94 is: 3,245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.28 : 4,882.50 = 2,162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.28/4,882.50 = 2,162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.28x = 4,882.50 × 2,162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.28x = 10,560,554.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,560,554.55/3,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.13

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