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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.21, 4,549.04 and 1,897.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.21, 4,549.04 and 1,897.69 is: 2,619.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.21 : 4,549.04 = 1,897.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.21/4,549.04 = 1,897.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.21x = 4,549.04 × 1,897.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.21x = 8,632,658.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,632,658.23/3,295.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.76

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