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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.81, 4,407.69 and 1,868.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.81, 4,407.69 and 1,868.33 is: 2,577.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.81 : 4,407.69 = 1,868.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.81/4,407.69 = 1,868.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.81x = 4,407.69 × 1,868.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.81x = 8,235,019.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,235,019.46/3,194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.62

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