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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.40, 4,725.60 and 1,897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.40, 4,725.60 and 1,897.60 is: 2,846.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.40 : 4,725.60 = 1,897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.40/4,725.60 = 1,897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.40x = 4,725.60 × 1,897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.40x = 8,967,298.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,967,298.56/3,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.40

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