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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.36, 4,546.92 and 1,897.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.36, 4,546.92 and 1,897.84 is: 2,618.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.36 : 4,546.92 = 1,897.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.36/4,546.92 = 1,897.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.36x = 4,546.92 × 1,897.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.36x = 8,629,326.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,629,326.65/3,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.63

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