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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.51, 4,399.04 and 1,861.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.51, 4,399.04 and 1,861.65 is: 2,569.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.51 : 4,399.04 = 1,861.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.51/4,399.04 = 1,861.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.51x = 4,399.04 × 1,861.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.51x = 8,189,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,189,477.47/3,187.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.24

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