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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.94, 4,408.35 and 1,868.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.94, 4,408.35 and 1,868.38 is: 2,577.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.94 : 4,408.35 = 1,868.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.94/4,408.35 = 1,868.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.94x = 4,408.35 × 1,868.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.94x = 8,236,472.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,236,472.97/3,194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.97

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