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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.03, 4,435.83 and 1,888.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.03, 4,435.83 and 1,888.25 is: 2,605.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.03 : 4,435.83 = 1,888.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.03/4,435.83 = 1,888.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.03x = 4,435.83 × 1,888.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.03x = 8,375,933.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,375,933.82/3,215.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.25

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