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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.55, 4,492.18 and 1,928.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.55, 4,492.18 and 1,928.98 is: 2,662.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.55 : 4,492.18 = 1,928.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.55/4,492.18 = 1,928.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.55x = 4,492.18 × 1,928.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.55x = 8,665,322.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,665,322.55/3,254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.53

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