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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.88, 4,458.71 and 1,905.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.88, 4,458.71 and 1,905.72 is: 2,629.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.88 : 4,458.71 = 1,905.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.88/4,458.71 = 1,905.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.88x = 4,458.71 × 1,905.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.88x = 8,497,052.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,497,052.82/3,230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.95

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