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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.73, 4,160.34 and 1,896.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.73, 4,160.34 and 1,896.22 is: 2,616.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.73 : 4,160.34 = 1,896.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.73/4,160.34 = 1,896.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.73x = 4,160.34 × 1,896.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.73x = 7,888,915.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,888,915.18/3,014.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,616.79

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