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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,216.42, 4,438.51 and 1,890.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,216.42, 4,438.51 and 1,890.27 is: 2,608.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,216.42 : 4,438.51 = 1,890.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,216.42/4,438.51 = 1,890.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,216.42x = 4,438.51 × 1,890.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,216.42x = 8,389,982.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,389,982.30/3,216.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.48

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