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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,198.64, 4,414.59 and 1,872.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,198.64, 4,414.59 and 1,872.76 is: 2,584.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,198.64 : 4,414.59 = 1,872.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,198.64/4,414.59 = 1,872.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,198.64x = 4,414.59 × 1,872.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,198.64x = 8,267,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,267,467.57/3,198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.68

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