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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.76, 4,922.55 and 1,894.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.76, 4,922.55 and 1,894.05 is: 2,841.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.76 : 4,922.55 = 1,894.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.76/4,922.55 = 1,894.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.76x = 4,922.55 × 1,894.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.76x = 9,323,555.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,323,555.83/3,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,841.02

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