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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.76, 4,492.48 and 1,930.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.76, 4,492.48 and 1,930.24 is: 2,662.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.76 : 4,492.48 = 1,930.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.76/4,492.48 = 1,930.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.76x = 4,492.48 × 1,930.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.76x = 8,671,564.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,671,564.60/3,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.64

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