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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.62, 5,163.21 and 1,885.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.62, 5,163.21 and 1,885.28 is: 2,823.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.62 : 5,163.21 = 1,885.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.62/5,163.21 = 1,885.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.62x = 5,163.21 × 1,885.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.62x = 9,734,096.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,734,096.55/3,447.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.43

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