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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.87, 4,436.06 and 1,889.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.87, 4,436.06 and 1,889.33 is: 2,606.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.87 : 4,436.06 = 1,889.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.87/4,436.06 = 1,889.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.87x = 4,436.06 × 1,889.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.87x = 8,381,171.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,381,171.79/3,215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.19

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