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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.74, 4,411.65 and 1,869.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.74, 4,411.65 and 1,869.02 is: 2,580.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.74 : 4,411.65 = 1,869.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.74/4,411.65 = 1,869.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.74x = 4,411.65 × 1,869.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.74x = 8,245,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,245,462.08/3,195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.14

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