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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.34, 4,451.28 and 1,899.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.34, 4,451.28 and 1,899.46 is: 2,621.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.34 : 4,451.28 = 1,899.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.34/4,451.28 = 1,899.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.34x = 4,451.28 × 1,899.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.34x = 8,455,006.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,455,006.05/3,225.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.43

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