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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.43, 4,402.68 and 1,864.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.43, 4,402.68 and 1,864.86 is: 2,573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.43 : 4,402.68 = 1,864.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.43/4,402.68 = 1,864.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.43x = 4,402.68 × 1,864.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.43x = 8,210,381.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,210,381.82/3,190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.44

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