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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.30, 4,881.48 and 2,475.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.30, 4,881.48 and 2,475.92 is: 3,713.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.30 : 4,881.48 = 2,475.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.30/4,881.48 = 2,475.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.30x = 4,881.48 × 2,475.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.30x = 12,086,153.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,086,153.96/3,254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.90

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