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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.28, 4,454.94 and 1,902.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.28, 4,454.94 and 1,902.07 is: 2,624.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.28 : 4,454.94 = 1,902.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.28/4,454.94 = 1,902.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.28x = 4,454.94 × 1,902.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.28x = 8,473,607.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,473,607.73/3,228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.81

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