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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.61, 4,196.18 and 1,861.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.61, 4,196.18 and 1,861.74 is: 2,569.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.61 : 4,196.18 = 1,861.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.61/4,196.18 = 1,861.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.61x = 4,196.18 × 1,861.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.61x = 7,812,200.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,812,200.81/3,040.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.29

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