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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.19, 4,492.53 and 1,839.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.19, 4,492.53 and 1,839.44 is: 2,538.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.19 : 4,492.53 = 1,839.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.19/4,492.53 = 1,839.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.19x = 4,492.53 × 1,839.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.19x = 8,263,750.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,263,750.61/3,255.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.64

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