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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.93, 4,430.75 and 1,885.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.93, 4,430.75 and 1,885.05 is: 2,601.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.93 : 4,430.75 = 1,885.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.93/4,430.75 = 1,885.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.93x = 4,430.75 × 1,885.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.93x = 8,352,175.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,352,175.86/3,210.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.17

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