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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.93, 4,882.40 and 1,877.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.93, 4,882.40 and 1,877.27 is: 2,815.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.93 : 4,882.40 = 1,877.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.93/4,882.40 = 1,877.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.93x = 4,882.40 × 1,877.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.93x = 9,165,583.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,165,583.05/3,254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.91

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