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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.65, 4,444.42 and 1,894.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.65, 4,444.42 and 1,894.44 is: 2,614.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.65 : 4,444.42 = 1,894.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.65/4,444.42 = 1,894.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.65x = 4,444.42 × 1,894.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.65x = 8,419,687.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,419,687.02/3,220.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,614.28

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