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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.90, 4,575.69 and 1,899.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.90, 4,575.69 and 1,899.27 is: 2,620.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.90 : 4,575.69 = 1,899.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.90/4,575.69 = 1,899.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.90x = 4,575.69 × 1,899.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.90x = 8,690,470.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,690,470.75/3,315.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.85

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