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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.43, 4,569.90 and 1,895.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.43, 4,569.90 and 1,895.34 is: 2,615.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.43 : 4,569.90 = 1,895.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.43/4,569.90 = 1,895.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.43x = 4,569.90 × 1,895.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.43x = 8,661,514.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,661,514.27/3,311.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.64

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