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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.70, 4,492.59 and 1,911.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.70, 4,492.59 and 1,911.17 is: 2,637.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.70 : 4,492.59 = 1,911.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.70/4,492.59 = 1,911.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.70x = 4,492.59 × 1,911.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.70x = 8,586,080.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,586,080.77/3,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,637.25

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