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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.63, 4,575.86 and 1,899.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.63, 4,575.86 and 1,899.77 is: 2,621.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.63 : 4,575.86 = 1,899.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.63/4,575.86 = 1,899.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.63x = 4,575.86 × 1,899.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.63x = 8,693,081.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,693,081.55/3,315.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.85

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