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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.63, 4,543.82 and 1,895.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.63, 4,543.82 and 1,895.38 is: 2,615.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.63 : 4,543.82 = 1,895.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.63/4,543.82 = 1,895.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.63x = 4,543.82 × 1,895.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.63x = 8,612,265.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,612,265.55/3,292.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.62

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