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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.46, 4,545.24 and 1,894.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.46, 4,545.24 and 1,894.94 is: 2,615.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.46 : 4,545.24 = 1,894.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.46/4,545.24 = 1,894.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.46x = 4,545.24 × 1,894.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.46x = 8,612,957.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,612,957.09/3,292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.96

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