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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.85, 4,164.41 and 1,897.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.85, 4,164.41 and 1,897.83 is: 2,619.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.85 : 4,164.41 = 1,897.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.85/4,164.41 = 1,897.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.85x = 4,164.41 × 1,897.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.85x = 7,903,346.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,903,346.97/3,016.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.74

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