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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.81, 4,432.33 and 1,885.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.81, 4,432.33 and 1,885.54 is: 2,602.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.81 : 4,432.33 = 1,885.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.81/4,432.33 = 1,885.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.81x = 4,432.33 × 1,885.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.81x = 8,357,324.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,357,324.43/3,211.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.06

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