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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,216.58, 4,438.98 and 1,890.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,216.58, 4,438.98 and 1,890.02 is: 2,608.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,216.58 : 4,438.98 = 1,890.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,216.58/4,438.98 = 1,890.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,216.58x = 4,438.98 × 1,890.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,216.58x = 8,389,772.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,389,772.08/3,216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.29

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