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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.32, 4,676.58 and 1,886.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.32, 4,676.58 and 1,886.44 is: 2,828.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.32 : 4,676.58 = 1,886.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.32/4,676.58 = 1,886.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.32x = 4,676.58 × 1,886.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.32x = 8,822,087.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,822,087.58/3,119.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.21

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