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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.44, 4,408.32 and 1,869.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.44, 4,408.32 and 1,869.28 is: 2,579.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.44 : 4,408.32 = 1,869.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.44/4,408.32 = 1,869.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.44x = 4,408.32 × 1,869.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.44x = 8,240,380.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,240,380.40/3,194.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.60

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