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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.94, 4,451.73 and 1,881.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.94, 4,451.73 and 1,881.07 is: 2,595.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.94 : 4,451.73 = 1,881.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.94/4,451.73 = 1,881.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.94x = 4,451.73 × 1,881.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.94x = 8,373,997.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,373,997.57/3,225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.83

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