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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.78, 4,449.92 and 1,898.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.78, 4,449.92 and 1,898.19 is: 2,618.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.78 : 4,449.92 = 1,898.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.78/4,449.92 = 1,898.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.78x = 4,449.92 × 1,898.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.78x = 8,446,784.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,446,784.15/3,225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.52

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