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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.43, 4,571.28 and 1,896.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.43, 4,571.28 and 1,896.34 is: 2,617.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.43 : 4,571.28 = 1,896.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.43/4,571.28 = 1,896.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.43x = 4,571.28 × 1,896.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.43x = 8,668,701.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,668,701.12/3,312.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.02

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