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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.14, 4,493.88 and 1,930.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.14, 4,493.88 and 1,930.35 is: 2,664.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.14 : 4,493.88 = 1,930.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.14/4,493.88 = 1,930.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.14x = 4,493.88 × 1,930.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.14x = 8,674,761.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,674,761.26/3,256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,664.12

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