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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.37, 4,349.51 and 1,893.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.37, 4,349.51 and 1,893.23 is: 2,612.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.37 : 4,349.51 = 1,893.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.37/4,349.51 = 1,893.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.37x = 4,349.51 × 1,893.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.37x = 8,234,601.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,234,601.07/3,152.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,612.19

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