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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.26, 4,569.12 and 1,894.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.26, 4,569.12 and 1,894.74 is: 2,615.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.26 : 4,569.12 = 1,894.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.26/4,569.12 = 1,894.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.26x = 4,569.12 × 1,894.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.26x = 8,657,294.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,657,294.43/3,310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.29

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