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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.80, 4,910.94 and 1,889.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.80, 4,910.94 and 1,889.16 is: 2,833.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.80 : 4,910.94 = 1,889.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.80/4,910.94 = 1,889.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.80x = 4,910.94 × 1,889.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.80x = 9,277,551.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,277,551.41/3,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.01

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