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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.60, 4,884.24 and 1,869.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.60, 4,884.24 and 1,869.84 is: 2,805.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.60 : 4,884.24 = 1,869.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.60/4,884.24 = 1,869.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.60x = 4,884.24 × 1,869.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.60x = 9,132,747.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,132,747.32/3,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.24

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