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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.26, 5,031.63 and 1,897.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.26, 5,031.63 and 1,897.23 is: 2,843.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.26 : 5,031.63 = 1,897.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.26/5,031.63 = 1,897.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.26x = 5,031.63 × 1,897.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.26x = 9,546,159.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,546,159.38/3,357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.44

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