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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.98, 4,411.44 and 1,870.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.98, 4,411.44 and 1,870.38 is: 2,580.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.98 : 4,411.44 = 1,870.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.98/4,411.44 = 1,870.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.98x = 4,411.44 × 1,870.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.98x = 8,251,069.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,251,069.15/3,196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.89

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