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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,227.40, 4,453.98 and 1,901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,227.40, 4,453.98 and 1,901.52 is: 2,624.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,227.40 : 4,453.98 = 1,901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,227.40/4,453.98 = 1,901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,227.40x = 4,453.98 × 1,901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,227.40x = 8,469,332.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,469,332.05/3,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.20

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