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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.87, 4,883.93 and 2,396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.87, 4,883.93 and 2,396.27 is: 3,595.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.87 : 4,883.93 = 2,396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.87/4,883.93 = 2,396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.87x = 4,883.93 × 2,396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.87x = 11,703,178.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,703,178.54/3,254.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.60

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