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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.51, 4,403.25 and 1,864.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.51, 4,403.25 and 1,864.66 is: 2,573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.51 : 4,403.25 = 1,864.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.51/4,403.25 = 1,864.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.51x = 4,403.25 × 1,864.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.51x = 8,210,564.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,210,564.15/3,190.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.43

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