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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.73, 4,876.43 and 1,953.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.73, 4,876.43 and 1,953.33 is: 2,926.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.73 : 4,876.43 = 1,953.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.73/4,876.43 = 1,953.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.73x = 4,876.43 × 1,953.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.73x = 9,525,267.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,525,267.25/3,254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.59

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