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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.28, 4,409.50 and 1,867.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.28, 4,409.50 and 1,867.76 is: 2,578.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.28 : 4,409.50 = 1,867.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.28/4,409.50 = 1,867.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.28x = 4,409.50 × 1,867.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.28x = 8,235,887.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,235,887.72/3,194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.32

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