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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.44, 4,882.80 and 2,365.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.44, 4,882.80 and 2,365.81 is: 3,549.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.44 : 4,882.80 = 2,365.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.44/4,882.80 = 2,365.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.44x = 4,882.80 × 2,365.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.44x = 11,551,777.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,551,777.07/3,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.54

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