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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.63, 4,456.22 and 1,902.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.63, 4,456.22 and 1,902.76 is: 2,626.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.63 : 4,456.22 = 1,902.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.63/4,456.22 = 1,902.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.63x = 4,456.22 × 1,902.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.63x = 8,479,096.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,479,096.51/3,228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.22

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