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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,192.03, 4,406.39 and 1,865.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,192.03, 4,406.39 and 1,865.52 is: 2,575.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,192.03 : 4,406.39 = 1,865.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,192.03/4,406.39 = 1,865.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,192.03x = 4,406.39 × 1,865.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,192.03x = 8,220,208.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,220,208.67/3,192.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.23

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