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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.93, 4,571.97 and 1,896.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.93, 4,571.97 and 1,896.84 is: 2,617.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.93 : 4,571.97 = 1,896.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.93/4,571.97 = 1,896.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.93x = 4,571.97 × 1,896.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.93x = 8,672,295.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,672,295.57/3,312.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.71

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