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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.62, 4,570.03 and 1,895.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.62, 4,570.03 and 1,895.30 is: 2,615.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.62 : 4,570.03 = 1,895.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.62/4,570.03 = 1,895.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.62x = 4,570.03 × 1,895.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.62x = 8,661,580.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,661,580.99/3,311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.51

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