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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,294.77, 4,546.28 and 1,897.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,294.77, 4,546.28 and 1,897.25 is: 2,617.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,294.77 : 4,546.28 = 1,897.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,294.77/4,546.28 = 1,897.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,294.77x = 4,546.28 × 1,897.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,294.77x = 8,625,420.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,625,420.24/3,294.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.91

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