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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.55, 4,572.49 and 1,897.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.55, 4,572.49 and 1,897.24 is: 2,618.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.55 : 4,572.49 = 1,897.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.55/4,572.49 = 1,897.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.55x = 4,572.49 × 1,897.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.55x = 8,675,078.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,675,078.58/3,313.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.06

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