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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.78, 4,445.51 and 1,894.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.78, 4,445.51 and 1,894.92 is: 2,615.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.78 : 4,445.51 = 1,894.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.78/4,445.51 = 1,894.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.78x = 4,445.51 × 1,894.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.78x = 8,423,885.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,423,885.81/3,220.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.48

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