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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.26, 4,445.94 and 1,894.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.26, 4,445.94 and 1,894.90 is: 2,615.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.26 : 4,445.94 = 1,894.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.26/4,445.94 = 1,894.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.26x = 4,445.94 × 1,894.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.26x = 8,424,611.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,424,611.71/3,221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.32

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