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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,217.91, 4,441.58 and 1,892.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,217.91, 4,441.58 and 1,892.04 is: 2,611.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,217.91 : 4,441.58 = 1,892.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,217.91/4,441.58 = 1,892.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,217.91x = 4,441.58 × 1,892.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,217.91x = 8,403,628.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,403,628.00/3,217.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,611.52

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