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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.78, 4,449.66 and 1,897.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.78, 4,449.66 and 1,897.92 is: 2,619.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.78 : 4,449.66 = 1,897.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.78/4,449.66 = 1,897.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.78x = 4,449.66 × 1,897.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.78x = 8,445,098.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,445,098.71/3,223.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.63

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