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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.31, 4,408.38 and 1,868.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.31, 4,408.38 and 1,868.83 is: 2,578.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.31 : 4,408.38 = 1,868.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.31/4,408.38 = 1,868.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.31x = 4,408.38 × 1,868.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.31x = 8,238,512.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,238,512.80/3,195.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.31

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