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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.72, 4,506.24 and 1,921.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.72, 4,506.24 and 1,921.39 is: 2,651.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.72 : 4,506.24 = 1,921.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.72/4,506.24 = 1,921.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.72x = 4,506.24 × 1,921.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.72x = 8,658,244.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,658,244.47/3,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.25

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