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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.71, 4,431.94 and 1,885.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.71, 4,431.94 and 1,885.33 is: 2,601.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.71 : 4,431.94 = 1,885.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.71/4,431.94 = 1,885.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.71x = 4,431.94 × 1,885.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.71x = 8,355,669.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,355,669.44/3,211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.63

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