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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.30, 4,412.27 and 1,870.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.30, 4,412.27 and 1,870.75 is: 2,581.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.30 : 4,412.27 = 1,870.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.30/4,412.27 = 1,870.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.30x = 4,412.27 × 1,870.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.30x = 8,254,239.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,254,239.48/3,197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.63

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