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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.73, 4,446.06 and 1,895.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.73, 4,446.06 and 1,895.49 is: 2,615.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.73 : 4,446.06 = 1,895.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.73/4,446.06 = 1,895.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.73x = 4,446.06 × 1,895.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.73x = 8,427,462.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,427,462.27/3,221.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.82

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