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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.73, 4,575.70 and 1,899.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.73, 4,575.70 and 1,899.42 is: 2,621.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.73 : 4,575.70 = 1,899.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.73/4,575.70 = 1,899.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.73x = 4,575.70 × 1,899.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.73x = 8,691,176.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,691,176.09/3,315.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.20

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