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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.80, 4,492.13 and 1,929.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.80, 4,492.13 and 1,929.02 is: 2,661.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.80 : 4,492.13 = 1,929.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.80/4,492.13 = 1,929.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.80x = 4,492.13 × 1,929.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.80x = 8,665,376.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,665,376.51/3,255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.52

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