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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,290.49, 4,541.27 and 1,893.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,290.49, 4,541.27 and 1,893.51 is: 2,613.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,290.49 : 4,541.27 = 1,893.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,290.49/4,541.27 = 1,893.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,290.49x = 4,541.27 × 1,893.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,290.49x = 8,598,930.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,598,930.69/3,290.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.27

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