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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.40, 4,349.52 and 1,893.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.40, 4,349.52 and 1,893.84 is: 2,613.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.40 : 4,349.52 = 1,893.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.40/4,349.52 = 1,893.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.40x = 4,349.52 × 1,893.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.40x = 8,237,294.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,237,294.96/3,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.02

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