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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.80, 4,445.76 and 1,894.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.80, 4,445.76 and 1,894.44 is: 2,614.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.80 : 4,445.76 = 1,894.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.80/4,445.76 = 1,894.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.80x = 4,445.76 × 1,894.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.80x = 8,422,225.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,422,225.57/3,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,614.95

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