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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218.98, 4,441.58 and 1,892.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218.98, 4,441.58 and 1,892.20 is: 2,610.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218.98 : 4,441.58 = 1,892.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218.98/4,441.58 = 1,892.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218.98x = 4,441.58 × 1,892.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218.98x = 8,404,357.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,404,357.68/3,218.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.88

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