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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.99, 4,438.05 and 1,890.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.99, 4,438.05 and 1,890.45 is: 2,608.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.99 : 4,438.05 = 1,890.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.99/4,438.05 = 1,890.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.99x = 4,438.05 × 1,890.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.99x = 8,389,911.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,389,911.62/3,215.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.82

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