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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,291.82, 4,542.51 and 1,895.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,291.82, 4,542.51 and 1,895.02 is: 2,615.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,291.82 : 4,542.51 = 1,895.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,291.82/4,542.51 = 1,895.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,291.82x = 4,542.51 × 1,895.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,291.82x = 8,608,147.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,608,147.30/3,291.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.01

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