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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,293.68, 4,545.84 and 1,897.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,293.68, 4,545.84 and 1,897.24 is: 2,618.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,293.68 : 4,545.84 = 1,897.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,293.68/4,545.84 = 1,897.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,293.68x = 4,545.84 × 1,897.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,293.68x = 8,624,549.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,624,549.48/3,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.51

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