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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,227.84, 4,454.62 and 1,901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,227.84, 4,454.62 and 1,901.24 is: 2,623.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,227.84 : 4,454.62 = 1,901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,227.84/4,454.62 = 1,901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,227.84x = 4,454.62 × 1,901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,227.84x = 8,469,301.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,469,301.73/3,227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.83

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