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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.88, 4,450.26 and 1,898.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.88, 4,450.26 and 1,898.97 is: 2,619.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.88 : 4,450.26 = 1,898.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.88/4,450.26 = 1,898.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.88x = 4,450.26 × 1,898.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.88x = 8,450,910.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,450,910.23/3,225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.72

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