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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.89, 4,492.95 and 1,839.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.89, 4,492.95 and 1,839.74 is: 2,538.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.89 : 4,492.95 = 1,839.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.89/4,492.95 = 1,839.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.89x = 4,492.95 × 1,839.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.89x = 8,265,859.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,265,859.83/3,255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.74

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