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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.73, 4,490.43 and 2,119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.73, 4,490.43 and 2,119.88 is: 2,924.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.73 : 4,490.43 = 2,119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.73/4,490.43 = 2,119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.73x = 4,490.43 × 2,119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.73x = 9,519,172.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,519,172.75/3,254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.72

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