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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.43, 4,491.78 and 1,929.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.43, 4,491.78 and 1,929.23 is: 2,661.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.43 : 4,491.78 = 1,929.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.43/4,491.78 = 1,929.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.43x = 4,491.78 × 1,929.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.43x = 8,665,676.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,665,676.73/3,256.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.10

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