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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.36, 4,492.97 and 1,929.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.36, 4,492.97 and 1,929.79 is: 2,663.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.36 : 4,492.97 = 1,929.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.36/4,492.97 = 1,929.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.36x = 4,492.97 × 1,929.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.36x = 8,670,488.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,670,488.58/3,255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.45

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