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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.33, 4,411.44 and 1,871.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.33, 4,411.44 and 1,871.36 is: 2,581.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.33 : 4,411.44 = 1,871.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.33/4,411.44 = 1,871.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.33x = 4,411.44 × 1,871.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.33x = 8,255,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,255,370.30/3,197.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.96

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