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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,156.79, 4,355.59 and 1,897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,156.79, 4,355.59 and 1,897.60 is: 2,618.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,156.79 : 4,355.59 = 1,897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,156.79/4,355.59 = 1,897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,156.79x = 4,355.59 × 1,897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,156.79x = 8,265,150.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,265,150.55/3,156.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.21

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