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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.54, 4,451.82 and 1,899.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.54, 4,451.82 and 1,899.15 is: 2,621.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.54 : 4,451.82 = 1,899.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.54/4,451.82 = 1,899.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.54x = 4,451.82 × 1,899.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.54x = 8,454,673.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,454,673.95/3,225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.17

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