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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.39, 4,493.21 and 1,929.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.39, 4,493.21 and 1,929.42 is: 2,663.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.39 : 4,493.21 = 1,929.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.39/4,493.21 = 1,929.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.39x = 4,493.21 × 1,929.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.39x = 8,669,279.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,669,279.59/3,255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.05

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