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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.62, 4,568.52 and 1,894.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.62, 4,568.52 and 1,894.22 is: 2,613.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.62 : 4,568.52 = 1,894.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.62/4,568.52 = 1,894.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.62x = 4,568.52 × 1,894.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.62x = 8,653,781.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,653,781.95/3,310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.95

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