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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.26, 4,399.20 and 1,861.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.26, 4,399.20 and 1,861.20 is: 2,568.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.26 : 4,399.20 = 1,861.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.26/4,399.20 = 1,861.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.26x = 4,399.20 × 1,861.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.26x = 8,187,791.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,187,791.04/3,187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.91

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