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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.67, 4,411.41 and 1,870.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.67, 4,411.41 and 1,870.13 is: 2,580.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.67 : 4,411.41 = 1,870.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.67/4,411.41 = 1,870.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.67x = 4,411.41 × 1,870.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.67x = 8,249,910.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,249,910.18/3,196.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.78

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