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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.14, 4,451.43 and 1,899.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.14, 4,451.43 and 1,899.27 is: 2,621.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.14 : 4,451.43 = 1,899.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.14/4,451.43 = 1,899.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.14x = 4,451.43 × 1,899.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.14x = 8,454,484.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,454,484.15/3,225.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.43

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