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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.86, 4,492.29 and 2,369.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.86, 4,492.29 and 2,369.53 is: 3,270.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.86 : 4,492.29 = 2,369.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.86/4,492.29 = 2,369.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.86x = 4,492.29 × 2,369.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.86x = 10,644,615.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,644,615.92/3,254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.38

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