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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.91, 4,411.25 and 1,870.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.91, 4,411.25 and 1,870.47 is: 2,580.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.91 : 4,411.25 = 1,870.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.91/4,411.25 = 1,870.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.91x = 4,411.25 × 1,870.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.91x = 8,251,110.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,251,110.79/3,196.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.96

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