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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218.62, 4,439.84 and 1,892.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218.62, 4,439.84 and 1,892.08 is: 2,609.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218.62 : 4,439.84 = 1,892.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218.62/4,439.84 = 1,892.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218.62x = 4,439.84 × 1,892.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218.62x = 8,400,532.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,400,532.47/3,218.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.98

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