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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.33, 4,351.93 and 1,894.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.33, 4,351.93 and 1,894.79 is: 2,615.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.33 : 4,351.93 = 1,894.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.33/4,351.93 = 1,894.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.33x = 4,351.93 × 1,894.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.33x = 8,245,999.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,245,999.59/3,153.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.01

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