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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.41, 4,444.77 and 1,894.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.41, 4,444.77 and 1,894.85 is: 2,615.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.41 : 4,444.77 = 1,894.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.41/4,444.77 = 1,894.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.41x = 4,444.77 × 1,894.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.41x = 8,422,150.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,422,150.21/3,220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.24

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