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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.07, 4,401.65 and 1,863.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.07, 4,401.65 and 1,863.50 is: 2,571.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.07 : 4,401.65 = 1,863.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.07/4,401.65 = 1,863.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.07x = 4,401.65 × 1,863.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.07x = 8,202,443.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,202,443.45/3,190.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.25

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