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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.49, 4,412.57 and 1,871.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.49, 4,412.57 and 1,871.23 is: 2,582.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.49 : 4,412.57 = 1,871.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.49/4,412.57 = 1,871.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.49x = 4,412.57 × 1,871.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.49x = 8,256,933.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,256,933.36/3,197.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.32

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