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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.58, 4,873.77 and 1,935.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.58, 4,873.77 and 1,935.09 is: 2,897.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.58 : 4,873.77 = 1,935.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.58/4,873.77 = 1,935.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.58x = 4,873.77 × 1,935.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.58x = 9,431,183.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,431,183.59/3,254.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,897.82

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