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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.53, 4,398.33 and 1,927.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.53, 4,398.33 and 1,927.59 is: 2,660.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.53 : 4,398.33 = 1,927.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.53/4,398.33 = 1,927.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.53x = 4,398.33 × 1,927.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.53x = 8,478,176.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,478,176.92/3,186.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.63

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