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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,243.81, 4,476.15 and 1,899.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,243.81, 4,476.15 and 1,899.21 is: 2,620.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,243.81 : 4,476.15 = 1,899.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,243.81/4,476.15 = 1,899.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,243.81x = 4,476.15 × 1,899.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,243.81x = 8,501,148.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,501,148.84/3,243.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.73

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