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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.94, 4,437.38 and 1,889.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.94, 4,437.38 and 1,889.16 is: 2,606.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.94 : 4,437.38 = 1,889.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.94/4,437.38 = 1,889.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.94x = 4,437.38 × 1,889.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.94x = 8,382,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,382,920.80/3,215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.68

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