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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.26, 4,444.56 and 1,893.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.26, 4,444.56 and 1,893.90 is: 2,613.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.26 : 4,444.56 = 1,893.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.26/4,444.56 = 1,893.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.26x = 4,444.56 × 1,893.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.26x = 8,417,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,417,552.18/3,220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.94

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