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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.63, 4,447.85 and 1,897.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.63, 4,447.85 and 1,897.47 is: 2,618.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.63 : 4,447.85 = 1,897.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.63/4,447.85 = 1,897.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.63x = 4,447.85 × 1,897.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.63x = 8,439,652.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,439,652.45/3,222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.87

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